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- Our 50 Best Tips — Our experience distilled into 50 practical tips that will save you time, money, and headaches.
- Packing Light — Our complete carry-on packing system.
- Travel Resources — The booking sites, apps, tools, and services we personally use.
- Foreign Exchange — Most travelers lose money on currency exchange without realizing it. Here's how to avoid currency traps.
- Travel Gear — The tested gadgets that actually earn their place in your bag.
- Mobile Apps — The apps we use for navigation, translation, booking, and more.
- Get Global Entry — If you travel internationally even once a year, you need this.
- Solo Women Travelers — Practical, experience-based advice for women traveling alone.
- 10 Things I've Learned from Travel — Not logistics — life. Here's what travel has taught us.
- Travel Quotes — The lines that have stuck with us — from fellow wanderers who said it so well.
- Traveling After 60 — How to keep going strong well into your 60s and beyond.
- House Sitting — One of our most popular articles. House sitting has allowed us to live in Spain, Australia and beyond at little to no cost.
- Travel Insurance — What to look for, what to skip, and which policies work best for travelers over 50.
- Make Flying More Comfortable — Long flights don't have to be miserable. Here are our tips.
Our Latest Blog Posts
The Erotic Sculptures at Khajuraho, India
The temples at the complex of Khajuraho, India feature an extensive collection of erotic sculptures on their facades. The Kama Sutra on display for all. A UNESCO World Heritage site.
Siem Reap and Angkor Wat Travel Planning Tips
Given the popularity and complexity of the Angkor Wat site, it’s worthwhile to set up a guide and tour in advance. Here are some travel planning tips for your visit to Siem Reap and Angkor Wat, Cambodia.
Considering Traveling by RV? To Rent or Buy a Camper
The pros and cons of the RV lifestyle for beginners. To rent or purchase a camper van? To use your RV for vacations, seasonal travel, or full time living?
A Ha Long Bay Cruise in Vietnam
Planning a family side trip to Ha Long Bay in Vietnam–with a toddler and an infant–seemed tricky until we booked a one-night Ha Long Bay cruise.
Photographing the Taj Mahal
Photographing such an over-photographed site as the Taj Mahal takes research, preparation, time, imagination, and patience. And getting up early. And a bit of luck.