Here at Proud American Traveler we’ve long advised travelers to avoid checking a bag whenever possible. And this summer – travel chaos has gotten so bad – and there are so many pi…
Are You Too Old to Travel?
Remember the good ol’ days when you were able to pull an all-nighter to catch an early morning flight, hop off the plane and start your vacation with no sleep? While some folks can still rock o…
The Best Christmas Gift Ideas for the Traveler Who Has Everything
If you are looking to knock out some Christmas shopping and want to get something unique for your travelin’ pal who has everything – you’re in luck! Most travelers like to keep th…
Don’t Ever Pack These Items in Your Carry-On Bag
If you’re a follower of our site, you know we are huge advocates of always packing your belongings into a carry-on and never checking a bag when traveling. While this is the general rule, there…
Are You Guilty of Making These Bad Travel Decisions?
Whether you’re a world-class traveler or this is your first time on a plane, everyone can be guilty of making these bad travel decisions from time to time. Whether it’s forgetting to che…
Organizational Travel Hacks That Will Save You Time
Traveling can be a stressful process – and it’s even worse if you’re disorganized. From fumbling around to find your boarding pass to waiting at the baggage claim for your …
Beat Them At Their Own Game: Ultimate Hotel Hacks
Staying at a hotel has its own unique challenges, especially as greedy hotels continue to get stingier and charge you for every little thing. But every traveler has a few hacks they’ve p…
Up Your Travel Game And Avoid These Rookie Travel Mistakes
So you’ve completed your first international trip and you consider yourself now a travel expert. Or, maybe you are brand new to the travel scene, and you think travel means simply booking a tic…
4 Expert Travel Secrets to Avoid Airline Baggage Fees
My friend and I — and our wives — just got back from an 11 day European vacation. And none of us checked a bag. Impossible, you say? I’ll let you in on four secret packing tips that…
8 Things You Can’t Forget To Pack On Any Vacation, Or Else
Are you getting ready for that vacation and checking the internet for packing advice? Packing can be exciting and almost cathartic because the anticipation of your journey is part of the experience. A…
