If you travel often, you have the opportunity to experience new and exciting things in a new and foreign place. You don’t go on trips to eat at the same chain restaurants you have back home or to splurge on basic cocktails at mediocre bars. Naturally, you want adventure and crave that new, unique something, […]
How Big Data is Changing Your Flight Habits
Airlines generate a massive amount of data. They collect information on flight routes and every part of the flight from taxiing to takeoff and cruising to landing. They also gather data on fuel usage, seats filled and cargo carried. A wide range of variables also impacts flights from weather factors to the routes, schedules and […]
Six Essential Tips for Traveling With Chronic Conditions
Chronic conditions don’t have to make people feel restricted from traveling. However, they can cause hassles for people who don’t plan out the details of their journeys. Preparedness is often the difference between an incident-free trip and a stressful one. Get Your Doctor’s Approval One of the first steps of getting ready to travel is […]
How to Master the Art of Minimalist Packing For Travel
Packing is the worst. Just when you think you’ve nailed the process, renegade shoes and forgotten electronics find ways to make a brain teaser out of your suitcase. You give up and pack another bag, but when you arrive at the airport, it costs not one but both your arms and legs in baggage fees. […]
A Step-by-Step Guide to Getting a Passport
If you’re a U.S. citizen traveling internationally for the first time, you absolutely must have a valid United States passport. Obtaining this document is neither simple nor fast. It’s a complicated procedure with very specific rules, and it takes a while. Because of this, we’ve put together a helpful step-by-step guide. Step 1. Start About […]
5 Strange Traveling Laws to Be Aware Of
One of the joys — and struggles — of traveling is adapting to local cultures. Part of the process involves learning the local laws so you don’t do anything offensive and illegal. That’s not always easy, as some countries have some incredibly strange laws that travelers won’t know about until it’s too late. The End […]