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
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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
By Horse or By Hearse?: 5 Unique Ways to Experience Savannah
I’ve said it before: Savannah’s a terrific walking city. Personally, I don’t think there’s a better way to experience all the sights, sounds, and smells of Savannah than on two feet. Your pace is (naturally) slower than if you’re in a car. You notice details more closely than you would when you’re whizzing by and quite frankly, unlike driving a rental car, walking’s free. All … [Read more...] about By Horse or By Hearse?: 5 Unique Ways to Experience Savannah