People who have never experienced motion sickness can never relate to the phenomena. They ask “what do you mean, you’re sick?”. They want to know if it is a headache, nausea, maybe a pain – they never quite get it. People who do experience motion sickness have a grim understanding of the queasiness. Sometimes it…
What is one tiny thing that can ruin an entire day? Wet socks. There are very few sensations less comfortable than being wet. Whether you’ve been caught in a rainstorm, stepped in a puddle, or just had to throw on some clothes before they were fully dry, living the damp life is less than enjoyable….
Fall is right around the corner, and that means a few things. First, pumpkin spice is going to start creeping its way back onto menus everywhere. Second, back-to-school blues are striking students across the nation. Third, a cool breeze is beginning to become present during the day and is definitely sneaking its way into our…
Packing is an art form. With luggage restrictions tightening by the day, it is important to be efficient and flexible when it comes to your travel wardrobe. Maybe you bring some double-duty items – like a reversible coat or a shawl that can be worn as a scarf or used as a blanket. Or maybe…
World travel is a fantastic hobby, but the associated waste can make the environmentally conscious among us crazy. Whether it is the disposable cutlery, water bottle purchases following TSA screenings, or disposable shopping bags, a lot of garbage can be generated from just a few days away from home. If you want to keep your…
There is a very frustrating travel conundrum that most globetrotters struggle with. You want to look your absolute best in your travel photos, but donning clothes that have been shoved into a suitcase wind up wrinkled. There’s even more pressure if you are a social media maven. If you are serious about delivering stellar, clean-cut…
Checking a bag at an airport may sound great in theory – you arrive at the airport, hand off your luggage, and walk unencumbered all the way from the security line to your gate, on and off of the plane and then to baggage claim without having to worry. But, for anyone in a rush…
Winter in Europe is a great time to explore the many scenic locations. The weather is chilly but mild, the crowds have cleared out, and you are much more likely to get a more authentic local experience. Considering that the normal tourist crowd waits until spring and summer to visit, the lack of lines during…
In case you hadn’t noticed, there is a pretty significant heat wave plaguing the United States right now. It almost reached 100 degrees in New York City at the beginning of July. Los Angeles had power outages due to the high temperatures. But while a heat wave may sound like a great excuse to run…