12 Things in Travel You Need to Know Today (This is a recurring post, updated daily with new information): === Monday, December 22===  Waymo Resumes San Francisco Robotaxi Service After…

If you’ve been following me on social media, then you know that my family and I just returned from an epic trip to French Polynesia. With the exception of the…

For starters, I’ve flown thousands of times and I’ve only been diverted a handful of times, five that I can remember, so the likelihood of it happening is rare. However,…

It’s been two years since I last recorded a podcast but with travel policy dominating headlines and international visitors growing increasingly hesitant about coming to the United States, it felt…

There’s no doubt the most powerful travel tool on a trip is your phone. I wish we had these when I first started traveling since it would’ve taken a lot…

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It’s happened again. Another American has been busted overseas with a gun they ‘forgot’ was in their bag or in this case a purse. According to the Daily Mail, “An…

Travel in 2026 is shaping up to be different from anything we’ve seen in recent years. According to Going’s 2026 State of Travel & Flight Deals report, the way people…

If you receive my newsletter then you know I’ve been recommending a portable charger for travel for years so your phone battery doesn’t die while you’re out touring. The one…

The National Park Service (NPS) announced the 2026 schedule of fee free days and the changes are controversial. Two long standing free days that honored Black history and civil rights,…

If you’re planning a luxury getaway, a new assessment highlights why extra caution is needed. According to UnitedHealthcare Global and Solace Global Risk, high-value items such as watches, jewelry and…

Some places look good in photos. Bora Bora isn’t one of them. It’s better. Brighter. More vibrant. The moment you step off the plane, the air is warm and scented…

When you see an email from Bank of America with the subject line “Watch out for these 3 scams” it is worth pausing to read it. This email was geared…

After a radio interview I recently did, I received multiple emails from listeners who wanted to know more about my tip about having a secret third carry-on. See this email…

The Sunday after Thanksgiving is usually the busiest travel day of the year and this year was no exception. In fact, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) just broke their all-time…