City travel can often feel overwhelming: the sights, the sounds, the people rushing by. All this activity, light and movement is a feast for the senses, but it’s easy to feel overcome by it all. And while safety is usually the number one concern for solo travelers, there are many other things to consider to make your big city experience a successful and enjoyable one. Having … [Read more...] about Big City Travel Tips
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Solo Travel Roadtrip: Finding a Cheap One-Way Car Rental
I get a lot of questions about my road trip last summer, in which I flew into San Diego and drove to Seattle solo. Many people would love to try something similar, but there's one hurdle they simply can't seem to get over: how to find a cheap one-way car rental. Since we're entering road trip season here in the U.S., I thought I'd share some of my own tricks and tips for making … [Read more...] about Solo Travel Roadtrip: Finding a Cheap One-Way Car Rental
What To Pack In Your Carry On Bag
I've suffered through flights delayed due to weather, missed connections, and mechanical issues, but had never before completely missed a flight. Until now. And what the experience taught me: what you pack in your carry on bag can pretty much make or break a travel experience. … [Read more...] about What To Pack In Your Carry On Bag
Riding the Rails in Belgium
While some wince at the idea of traveling anywhere by train, I welcome the opportunity to sit back and watch the world flow past my window like a moving picture. So when it came time to travel from city to city on my recent trip to Belgium, I knew that taking the train would be the perfect option for me. And although the experience wasn’t completely flawless, I’d definitely … [Read more...] about Riding the Rails in Belgium
14 Things No One Tells You About Traveling to Belgium
Whenever you plan a trip, there are lots of resources in print and online for all the various things you might want to see and do. As I prepared to travel to Belgium, I did a lot of reading about which attractions were worth visiting, where I could eat the best frites, and how to make the most of my time there. But then there's the stuff the guides leave out. Here's my list of … [Read more...] about 14 Things No One Tells You About Traveling to Belgium