Why You Should Book Through a Foreign Airline’s Home-Country Website
Now why would you want to book on Air France’s French website instead of their American one? Sometimes, the easiest way to save a few bucks is to book an airline ticket on their home website. read more »
Erica Ho // May. 16, 2013 // 1 Comment
Planning an Affordable Trip with the Big Mac Index
I’m pretty sure I have an Excel sheet in the unfathomable depths of my computer’s hard drive somewhere, using the price of a Big Mac to figure out how expensive a country is. read more »
The Basics to Couchsurfing Around the World for Free
I know it’s a little bit off-putting sleeping at a stranger’s place, but hey, I’m still alive after surfing and hosting in five different countries. read more »
Erica Ho // May. 8, 2013 // 1 Comment
How to Use Google Voice to Stay Connected on Your Cell Phone Overseas
Want to keep using your cell phone like normal on vacation? If you really can’t put the phone down while you’re hanging out in Belize, you can almost stay just as connected with a few tricks – without huge roaming costs or relying on Wi-Fi. read more »
Erica Ho // May. 1, 2013 // Comment
Denied for Global Entry? Here’s How To Fix That
I assume you’ve already thrown $100 down the drain, so it wouldn’t hurt to actually appeal the decision. You’re not going to walk through security and customs any faster, that’s for sure. read more »
Should I Pack the Amex, Mastercard or Visa?
Probably the first thing you should do is to put down the Discover. You’re going through your wallet, trying to figure out which card to bring, right? read more »
Erica Ho // Apr. 16, 2013 // Comment
The Scoop on Hipmunk’s Upgraded Search Engine
Hipmunk obviously attracts the hipsters, but it’s got a couple of things going for it. read more »
How Rick Steves Personally Plans His Itineraries
I take it if the guy has launched a business empire on European travel, he probably knows a thing or two about trip planning. read more »
Erica Ho // Apr. 10, 2013 // Comment
United’s TravelBank Gives Cash Back on Flights
Here’s a little secret: If you book directly on United’s website enough, they’ll give you money back after you’ve booked a few flights – even if it’s for someone else. read more »
Which Countries Actually Speak English?
No quieres aprender un lengua? I get it, you just want an easy vacation. It’s also the same reason why I keep daydreaming about Fiji beaches. read more »
The Best Travel Adapter for Going Overseas
If it’s the one thing you should never leave home without, it’s an adapter. And no offense to the guys over at The Wirecutter, but I’ve blown out a few graveyards’ worth of travel adapters with the hairdryer in my time. read more »
Erica Ho // Mar. 28, 2013 // 2 Comments
The Best Airfare Search Engines That You Should Be Using
It seems strange that while Kayak was still on top of its game five years ago, it would still be the best now. Guess what? It’s not. read more »
Road Testing the Unbearable Lightness of the Kindle Paperwhite
If you know me, you know I’ve got a gadget obsession. But these days, I’m more interested in what my newest toy can do to keep me offline (chalk it up to getting older). While Amazon’s newest Kindle is not a perfect device by any means, its many benefits on the road is an excellent addition to its obvious portability. read more »
Erica Ho // Mar. 14, 2013 // 4 Comments
Lost? Score Some Lonely Planet Maps for Free
I don’t like pegging myself as a tourist. One of my friends used to argue that the Lonely Planet maps were invaluable. I argued that I’d prefer to stare at Google Maps on my phone. read more »
Budget for Your Trip Using This Custom Google Doc
Spreadsheet junkies, delight. I’ve gone all geeky for you and have taken all the guesswork out for you in trying to budget for a trip. read more »
Erica Ho // Mar. 7, 2013 // Comment
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