It’s Time to Book That Summer Vacation Now
I’m going to hibernate for the summer, but I’m just letting you know if you plan on going anywhere from now to the end of August, you better buy your tickets before April is over. read more »
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 »
How To Instantly Obtain Hilton HHonors Gold Status
Or basically how to get free Wi-Fi every time you stay at a Hilton. 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 »
Saying It Right: “I Don’t Understand”
There’s a couple of ways to insinuate that you’re not a native speaker, but you can essentially get by with any of these. I guess it will just depend on which one pops into your brain first. 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
Rediscovering the Joys of Curbside Check-In
To be fair, I totally forgot that curbside check-in even existed until I rolled up to the airport this past Friday. read more »
Can Renting a Car Save Money on Airport Parking?
Well, possibly. If you’re going for a reeeally long time somewhere, it may just make sense to rent a car instead of paying to have your car sit in an empty airport parking lot. read more »
To Mongolia and Back for 80 Dollars (Or How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love George W.)
A couple of funny things happen when the temperature gets down to minus 40° degrees. The first is that the Fahrenheit and Celsius temperature scales intersect. The second is that all your nose hairs instantly freeze solid. read more »
Matt Schrader // Apr. 4, 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 »
Someone Saw the Future Making this Security Spoof
If this is indicative of the future, better start brushing up on your Rubik’s cube skills.
Erica Ho // Apr. 2, 2013 // Comment
The Process for Joining the Global Entry Program
The last thing I like to do after a 17-hour trip is to stand in line at customs for over an hour. (I’d rather be taking a shower.) But you gotta do it, unless you’re a Global Entry member. 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