I grew up just outside New York City in a Connecticut suburb. My dad‘s side of the family is 100% Italian, so every Sunday after church we made the short…

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As the busy summer travel season gets underway, airports across the United States are preparing for heavier passenger volumes and potentially longer security lines at TSA checkpoints. For travelers looking…

One of the biggest mistakes travelers make in Europe is assuming pickpockets are easy to spot. In reality, they often look like ordinary tourists, students or even well-dressed couples. And…

I recently asked my followers on Facebook: What’s the most memorable lodging you’ve ever stayed in? The responses came flooding in, with more than 50 comments spanning everything from jungle…

Can you believe the unofficial kickoff to summer is tomorrow? Crazy! AAA just released their 2025 Memorial Day projection and airports, as well as roads, are expected to be busy,…

I’m going to Europe next month for the first time this year. A lot has changed in just a few months, so not only am I researching the new arrival…

If you’ve flown into San Francisco International Airport (SFO) lately, you’ve probably noticed something interesting at the taxi stand. It’s almost too easy. You walk out of baggage claim, follow…

Yesterday, I wrote a post based on the Wall Street Journal and New York Times reporting that Spirit Airlines was preparing to cease operations if the U.S. government didn’t bail…

A huge blow to travelers, but not a big surprise if the U.S. government doesn’t step in to bail them out, is that the ailing budget airline Spirit Airlines may…

Thank you to Nashville Convention and Visitors Corp for hosting my trip in Music City so I could write this detailed article. The neon guitars of Broadway begin glowing long…

If you’ve been thinking about signing up for TSA PreCheck, May is a great time to do it—especially if you’re under 30. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has announced a limited-time…

If you travel with a portable charger, pay attention. American Airlines is rolling out new rules starting May 1 that could impact how you use and store your power bank…

I just received an email from Bank of America with the subject line: “Watch out for these 3 scams.” At first, I assumed it was a repeat of the same…

Upon landing on Greece’s largest island, it becomes immediately clear that Crete is the birthplace of olive farming. The drive in any direction consists of miles and miles of ancient…