Simple Steps To Make Your Next Family Trip The Best Yet
For most of us, there’s nothing more exciting than counting down to a trip. If you’ve booked a holiday, or you’re planning a break, it’s understandable to want to make…
The Best Social Distancing Vacations For You
Impromptu getaways make life fun and exciting. Additionally, weekend vacations allow you time to rejuvenate and are good for your mental health. However, travel at this time is still on…
Virginia’s Big Rocky Row Hike and Camp
After Andy’s and my incredible hike and camp at House Mountain, my heart craved another camp. Enter Jefferson National Forests’s Big Rocky Row:Twelve-point-three mile loop 2,694-foot elevation gain Level Four…
Blog: The Perfect Itinerary for a One-Day in Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam is a pretty amazing country and amongst our top picks for those who relish authentic culture, beautiful landscapes, fine beaches, great food and laidback vibes. Ho Chi Minh City,…
Rick Steves’ 1978 “Hippie Trail” Journal, Part 3
With the fall of Afghanistan, I’ve been reflecting on my travel experiences there as a 23-year-old backpacker on the “Hippie Trail” from Istanbul to Kathmandu. Yesterday and today, it’s a…
AI, Search, and the Travel Creator
Last year, Google rolled out something called “the helpful-content update” (HCU). It felt that too many websites were over-optimized for search and not run by real people providing real answers…
How to Secure Cheap Car Parking Lots in One of the Most Expensive US States: NY
New York, with a population of over 8.4 million as per 2021's last census, is one of the most traveled and busiest states in the U.S., and for a good…
Hidden Gems: Lesser-Known Places to See Fall Colors in America
As summer fades into the crisp embrace of autumn, nature paints the landscape with a vibrant palette of reds, oranges, and yellows. While popular destinations like New England and the…
Vacation Prep: Why Travel Insurance Should Be Your First Purchase
Planning a vacation can be incredibly exciting. The thought of exploring new places, experiencing different cultures, and taking a break from your usual 9-5 is exhilarating. However, in the midst…
A Health Update: My Multiple Sclerosis, My MRI, and My Disease-Modifying Infusion Treatments
I was talking to a man who quite frankly looked identical to Albert Einstein …We were both leaned back in plush leather recliners that had been kicked out, our shoes…