Forget About Applying for Global Entry During the Government Shutdown

January 4, 2019 Erica Ho 1 minute read

It is the 14th day of the government shutdown, so read up, if you haven’t been paying attention over the holiday season.

Culture & Science Features Photography

The Travel Photographer of the Year Award Photos Are Stunning

December 18, 2018 Erica Ho Less than a minute to read

In our minds, a good travel photo captures the place, the people and not just a random stranger walking down a lonely, deserted, oversaturated road.

Bags Gear Packing Trip Planning

The Key Difference Between Polycarbonate and Aluminum Suitcases

December 11, 2018 Erica Ho 5 minute read

Perhaps all the fuss around aluminum suitcases really comes down to is this: How much into status symbols are you?

Business Money Technology Tools

Smart Receipts Is the Best Business Expensing Smartphone App So Far.

December 5, 2018 Erica Ho 2 minute read

Consider this required as part of the business travel arsenal. There’s is no greater gift in this universe than billing someone else.

Bags Gear Reviews Sponsored

Review: Away’s Daypack Is the Picture Perfect Consultant Bag. (Giveaway!)

November 26, 2018 Sponsored Post 4 minute read

This sponsored post is brought to you by Away.

Connectivity Culture & Science Misc. Technology

Slowly Is the Pen-Pal App That We all Need In Our Lives. Period.

November 21, 2018 Erica Ho 1 minute read

Do you remember that feeling of excitement when you got a piece of mail, and it wasn’t a bill?

Connectivity Hotels Lodging Transit

The Guide To Hotels That Have Free Wi-Fi

November 13, 2018 Erica Ho Less than a minute to read

Long gone are the days where an arm and leg had to be paid for Wi-Fi.

Business Culture & Science Hacks Transit

Repurposing Those Weird Travel Amenities (Like the Shower Cap)

October 31, 2018 Erica Ho 1 minute read

After awhile, all those little oddities and ends add up. I can’t remember the last my shoes were shined, but trust me, I have a shoe brush if the going gets rough.

Flights Packing Transit Trip Planning

How To Travel (and Pack Everything) With a Personal Item Only

October 30, 2018 Erica Ho 4 minute read

I almost dumped a guy once upon discovering that he loved to check in luggage.¹

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Lyft Unveils a National Monthly Subscription Pass

October 29, 2018 Erica Ho Less than a minute to read

Urban city dwellers! Lyft recently unveiled a national monthly subscription pass that allows riders to take up 30 rides in a single month for $299.

Culture & Science Documentation Features Visa

The Neat Foreign Status of Embassies and Countries Around the World

October 22, 2018 Erica Ho 2 minute read

It’s the one lie I always believed about consulates and embassies: These properties essentially acted as foreign soil of their respective countries.

Culture & Science Technology Tools

Newsflash, Google Maps Proves That the Earth Isn’t Flat

October 16, 2018 Erica Ho 1 minute read

Let’s forget for a minute that Columbus Day hasn’t just passed.

Culture & Science Packing

Four Games To Improve Those Obi-Wan Packing Skills

October 11, 2018 Erica Ho 2 minute read

There must be a reason why I’m a master at packing. It’s because I like Tetris.

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How To Survive and Fly Basic Economy (With No Carry On)

October 9, 2018 Erica Ho 2 minute read

Dial those expectations back. Set them back at “paying for water,” and that will leave you in a good position to be pleasantly surprised, for instance, if you don’t have to pay for water.

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The Adventure Map You Should Have Been Building All Along

October 8, 2018 Erica Ho 2 minute read

The sense of wonder often starts young. I remember digging through stories of archaeology, history and Indiana Jones until I realized it would most likely require an encounter with a bug at some point.

Connectivity Culture & Science Technology

You Don’t Even Need To Be in the Same Country as the Phone To Use WhatsApp

October 4, 2018 Erica Ho 1 minute read

It most likely won’t be long until advertisements start popping up, but until then, let’s concentrate on one interesting, unintentional privacy hiccup that we found by accident: It’s not hard at all for someone to read your messages.

Gear Packing Trip Planning

This Is Exactly How Much You Can Fit in a Packing Cube.

October 2, 2018 Erica Ho 2 minute read

If you’ve ever tossed a bag of dirty laundry in a suitcase, this is the post for you. (There was no time to organize.)

Culture & Science Photography Technology Tools

The Best Method for Sharing Photos to a Group of People

September 26, 2018 Erica Ho 1 minute read

Long gone are the days where emailing and texting people other photos is the best way to share.¹ In the name of efficiency and technology!

Flights Packing Technology Tools Transit

KAYAK Tool Figures Out If Can You Stuff That Bag in the Overhead Bin (iOS)

September 24, 2018 Erica Ho 1 minute read

Suffice it to say, if a suitcase isn’t manufactured to fit into the overhead bin these days, that’s a failure.

Cars Ground Technology Transit

Google Maps Functionality Comes to Apple CarPlay in iOS 12

September 19, 2018 Erica Ho Less than a minute to read

Could have used this last week, but suppose late is better than never!

Culture & Science Hotels Lodging Safety

Preventing Hotel Robberies and Theft

September 18, 2018 Erica Ho 3 minute read

Is the likelihood of getting a hotel room robbed higher than being robbed on the street? Unfortunately, no one really knows.

Cars Ground Technology Transit

How To Connect Android Auto To a Car Display

September 12, 2018 Erica Ho Less than a minute to read

Easier said than done. 😛

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Here’s an Example of the Flat Tire Rule in Action

September 11, 2018 Erica Ho 2 minute read

Better take advantage of the few customer-friendly airline policies that remain.

Budget Money Tools Trip Planning

Calculator: How Much Does It Cost to Take Time Off Work?

September 7, 2018 MH Staff Less than a minute to read

Here’s a little handy dandy calculator for figuring out how much it costs to take (unpaid) time off from work.

Documentation Flights Transit

Everyone Will Need a REAL ID in Order To Fly Domestically by 2020

September 6, 2018 Erica Ho 1 minute read

Renewing a driver license? Better make sure it is a REAL ID, or expect boarding a plane to become a hassle in two years.

Connectivity Flights Hacks Technology Transit Trip Planning

Here’s How To Get Unlimited In-Flight Wi-Fi for Suuuper Cheap

August 28, 2018 Erica Ho Less than a minute to read

Anyone remember that insane iPass deal for unlimited inflight Wi-Fi for just $10 per month that no one can get anymore?

Cars Ground Tools Transit Trip Planning

These Calculators Will Figure Out the Cost of Gas for Road Trips

August 23, 2018 Erica Ho 1 minute read

Cheaper to fly? Cheaper to drive? Probably should figure out how much gas is actually going to cost.

Gear Reviews Technology

The UE Wonderboom May Be Our Favorite Non-Travel Gadget for the Road

August 22, 2018 Erica Ho 4 minute read

There are travel gadgets, and then there are gadgets that are… gadgets. But are great for making being on the road feel slightly less lonely.

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How To Deal With Getting Ticketed or Fined as a Tourist

August 21, 2018 Erica Ho 2 minute read

Okay, people aren’t perfect.

Budget Flights Money Transit Trip Planning

The Basic Rules of Buying Airline Mistake Fares

August 20, 2018 Erica Ho 2 minute read

Because if you can’t get with the program, don’t even bother.

Flights Money Technology Tools Transit Trip Planning

Here’s How To Filter Out Basic Economy Fares in Google Flights

August 16, 2018 Erica Ho Less than a minute to read

Here’s how to beat the jerks at their own game. Basic economy, take that!

Budget Features Gear Money Trip Planning

The Best Places To Pick Up Cute, Quality Travel Gear at a Bargain Price

August 14, 2018 Erica Ho 3 minute read

For the record, all the pictured items above cost $23.86 in total.

Cars Ground Hacks Transit

Renting a Car at the Airport with a Debit Card

August 13, 2018 Erica Ho 1 minute read

It’s best to stick to a credit card for car rentals, but in the few instances where you want to put it on a debit card, there are a few things to keep in mind.

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How To Fix a Wonky Phone GPS

August 8, 2018 Erica Ho 1 minute read

Driving in circles is everybody’s idea of fun! Before buying a new phone, there’s a couple of ways to fix a shoddy GPS gone haywire.

Culture & Science Packing Trip Planning Videos

The Joy of Watching Marie Kondo Pack a Suitcase.

August 7, 2018 Erica Ho 1 minute read

Sparking joy is part of it. Apartment Therapy recently asked Marie Kondo how to pack a suitcase, and while it’s not the most mind-blowing video we’ve ever seen, it did spark joy in revisiting packing best practices.

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The Airbnb Service Fee Is Refundable if a Reservation Is Canceled Within 48 Hours

August 1, 2018 Erica Ho Less than a minute to read

Airbnb has long held one of the most convoluted cancellation policies in the hospitality industry, mostly due to the fact it acts as a third-party broker between hosts and guests.

Cars Ground Housekeeping Money Transit

Get Map Happy’s Exclusive Hertz Discount Code ✌️

July 26, 2018 MH Staff Less than a minute to read

In time for the summer, because time is running out for that last road trip in before we’re all chained back behind the work desk for the next nine months. I mean.

Connectivity Money Technology Trip Planning

Starting Sunday, T-Mobile Makes (Mostly Good) Changes to Its International Plans

July 19, 2018 Erica Ho Less than a minute to read

Starting July 22, T-Mobile will be adding 57 countries and destinations to its international data roaming plan. Color me magenta.

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How To Do a Digital Detox (Without Going Mental)

July 17, 2018 Erica Ho 5 minute read

Notice how nothing seem to get posted last week?

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The VPN Money Saving Trick Also Works for Rental Cars and Hotels

July 10, 2018 Erica Ho 1 minute read

It’s not just for airfare: thebestvpn recently took an in-depth look about how much more travelers can expect to save on car rentals and hotels by using a VPN.