They used to say “Postcard Perfect” about stunningly beautiful scenery. But nobody sends postcards anymore. Here in the digital age, one of those achingly scenic pictures is more likely to make an a…
Who Needs a 401K When There’s Free Beer? This Travel Job Is a Dream Come True
Are you sick of sitting in a cubicle pushing papers all day orsitting in your home office trying to work while the kids whine about needing your help with their distance learning? If you answer “no” t…
This Airport Has Passengers Clamoring To Take Flights To Nowhere – Literally
Traveling the world is famously and wildly fun – that’s why there are countless movies, blogs, and Instagram photos to highlight it. But there has never been any glitz or excitement surrounding the ac…
Being Little is No Excuse! Mom’s Airline Nightmare Is a Sign of Things to Come
Today’s never-ending “new normal” is especially hard on young kids, many of whom don’t even remember what the “old normal” was like, and who are growing and developing in world surrounded by chaos and…
What Were They Smoking?! Major Cities’ Pandemic Plan for Hotels Backfired in a Big Way
It’s been a year for the books, and I keep expecting to see Rod Serling leaning in a corner of my home office smoking a cigarette – “You are now entering the Twilight Zone.” If this year has proven an…
Airline Refuses to Allow Patriotic Air Marshal to Board His Plane in an American Flag Mask
If you don’t wear a face mask – you aren’t allowed to board your plane. But apparently these days even if you DO wear a mask and it happens to have an American flag on it – you can’t board your plane …
This Unique Travel App Will Tell You What You’d Hear “If These Roads Could Talk”
Well, we’re sure by now you’re sick and tired of hearing all the ways travel has changed due to the pandemic. Humans are creatures of habit, and change isn’t often something we welcome when it prevent…
Mask Mandates Go Rogue As Airline Boots Baby For Not Complying
Taking the yearly family vacation is something children look forward to. But family vacation isn’t easy. There’s no down time, no break from squabbling siblings, and you’re never in a kid-proof zone l…
Vacation Shame: If You Take a Trip Right Now, Are You a Bad Person?
I travel. A lot. It’s what I do – both for work and for pleasure. I’m the editor of this website about traveling…proudly. After a painful three month grounding from March until June, I’ve been back…
Polarized Politics And Travel – Guess Which Party Is Having A Public Meltdown (Again)
As a polarized America gears up for a heated 2020 election, it seems hyper-partisan politics has started to infiltrate the travel industry. Liberals scream at people to STAY HOME for “public safety” w…