I bought my Apple Watch Series 2 for heath and GPS exercise tracking. I regarded its travel uses with skepticism. After all, I have a phone, which already accompanies me on trips, and saw no need to carry two devices for the same purpose. However, … [Read more...]
How to find the lowest airfare for any trip (and every trip)
February 6, 2017 by 7 Comments
I hate the process of securing low airfare. It's frustrating, stressful, and sometimes feels futile. So many elements are out of the traveler's control: oil prices, airline policies, and other reasons for day-to-day fluctuations in the market. But … [Read more...]
5 homeopathic remedies for family travel that should be in your bag
February 3, 2017 by 2 Comments
Have you tried homeopathic remedies for family travel? We've written about the best first aid kits for family travel, and even about items that should be in your bug-out bag for road trips. But the items we use most often to cure common illnesses and … [Read more...]
How to save money on travel
January 4, 2017 by Leave a Comment
My family and I are lucky enough to travel quite extensively for my job. However, we travel just as often on our own dime, and when we do, we're always on a budget (travel writer's salary...hello!). Need to save money on travel as well? What I've … [Read more...]
Airfare at a new low this summer: Tips for booking airfare!
June 30, 2016 by 1 Comment
Planning to fly this summer? With airfare at a new low, now is the time to book that last minute trip! Here's what you need to know, with all our top tips for booking airfare: Use the 24-hour cancellation rule. After booking, check … [Read more...]
Tips for buying airfare using a third-party booking site
June 6, 2016 by 2 Comments
Many travel experts agree that in the second half of 2016, we'll experience the lowest airfare rates we've seen in years, thanks to crude oil prices around $49 a barrel paired with the competitive summer travel season. If you'll be among the many … [Read more...]
Dealing with jet lag in kids
March 23, 2016 by 1 Comment
On my kids’ first cross-Atlantic journey, we did everything we could to ease the effects of jet lag. We drank a lot of water, got as good a night’s sleep beforehand as possible, and established a ‘bedtime’ on the plane. And everything went well…until … [Read more...]
Factors that can contribute to a fear of flying
January 26, 2016 by Leave a Comment
For some people, traveling is part of their life and something that they usually have to do for work. There are a variety of different types of transportation, but none are as effective and fast as flying. Flying in one of the most used forms of … [Read more...]
How it works to take your pet on the plane
January 14, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Whilst the rich and famous might have the luxury of being able to hire or even buy a private plane to ferry their pets from country to country, for the majority of people that just isn’t a reality, leaving us to deal with mainstream commercial … [Read more...]
Family travel tips for major airport delays
January 6, 2016 by 1 Comment
Everyone knows air travel delays are out of our control, and at best, inconvenient. There’s not much families can do about them other than wait and hope for the best. But what about big delays…the ones that can stretch for days? What then? Just about … [Read more...]
