When blustery winter descends on most of the country, with frosty mornings and bundled up afternoons, Southern California offers a sunnier script. With nearly nonstop sunshine and fewer crowds than…

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…

One of the questions I get most often from readers after international trips is: “How do you bargain at local markets?” Obviously, in a department store or mall, prices are…

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…

If you are planning to fly next year, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has an important update. Starting February 1, 2026, travelers who do not have an acceptable form of…