Meet the Kayak for Bus Travel, Wanderu

August 4, 2015 Erica Ho 1 minute read

Okay, I didn’t plan ahead.

Is It Better To Drive or Fly Short Distances?

July 29, 2015 Erica Ho 2 minute read

To test out this particular scenario, I actually tried to race a plane in my tiny little car. Talk about reenacting the tortoise and the hare.

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Go Over This Rental Car Checklist Before Driving Off the Lot

July 26, 2015 Erica Ho 1 minute read

The first time I ever rented a car, I got a smokey Chrysler the previous driver tried to cover up with perfume. For three days, cigarette smoke seeped into my clothes.

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How To Pay for Gas in the U.S. With a Foreign Credit Card

July 20, 2015 Erica Ho 1 minute read

Riddle me this: How do you pay for gas at the pump when it asks you for a five-digit zip and your zip code isn’t five digits?

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Hertz Now Requires Fuel Receipt for Short Trips

July 15, 2015 Erica Ho Less than a minute to read

If you drive less than 75 miles with Hertz, keep the fuel receipt. Unless you like getting charged for not having it.

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How To Mastermind Car Rental Corporate Codes Without Getting Caught

July 6, 2015 Erica Ho 3 minute read

This isn’t about debating the ethics of using a discount code. It’s about saving $$$ when things are a bit tight.

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The Ins and Outs of Riding the Eurail Like a Pro

June 11, 2015 Melissa Roskowski 6 minute read

This is part 2 in The Backpacker’s Guide to Eurail Passes series.

I would have liked to know what I was getting into beforehand. Before I was standing the entire time for a train ride, without any AC. There are definitely a couple of things to be aware of, well, to make it a pleasant journey.

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These Are the Most Popular Routes for Road Trips

May 20, 2015 Erica Ho Less than a minute to read

Thinking of hitting the open road this summer?

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The Backpacker’s Guide to Eurail Passes

May 12, 2015 Melissa Roskowski 4 minute read

This is part 1 in The Backpacker’s Guide to Eurail Passes series.

Hopping trains through Europe is a backpacker rite of passage and a Eurail pass is the ticket. But it’s way, way more complicated than a couple clicks online and showing up at a train station.

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How To Beat Lyft Line’s Surge Pricing

May 5, 2015 Erica Ho 1 minute read

With a little patience, it’s possible to swing the odds to get an even better deal on a Lyft Line — and to lock it in.

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How To Prep for a Road Trip Abroad

April 15, 2015 Karina Martinez-Carter 3 minute read

Who can resist the call of the open road, aka freedom? Just don’t forget about sexy things like international driving laws.

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Know Instantly Which Side Your Car’s Gas Tank Is On

April 8, 2015 Erica Ho 1 minute read

I’m dumb. Every time I rent a car and pull up to the gas station, I just pray the fuel is on the driver’s side because who in their right mind checks beforehand.

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Things That Will Get You Kicked Off Amtrak

March 2, 2015 Nora Crotty 2 minute read

There are lots of things that can get you kicked off an Amtrak train. One of those things is a gerbil.

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SPG Rewards Officially Loves Uber

February 25, 2015 Erica Ho 1 minute read

It’s a good thing at least someone loves Uber, because I don’t love Travis Kalanick, who’s possibly the worst human being on earth. But maybe you love Starwood and free hotel stays!

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RideGuru Compares Prices for Uber, Lyft, Taxi Services

February 11, 2015 Erica Ho 2 minute read

Next: comparing the cost of a space shuttle home. For now, let’s settle for comparing regular taxis, Lyft, Uber, Sidecar, Gett and anyone else who’s on the bandwagon.

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Why You Want To Avoid the Car Rental Airport Pickup

January 21, 2015 Rosa Nam 2 minute read

It’s almost always more expensive renting a car from the airport versus picking it up in town. Just go to town.

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Why It’s Smart To Take the Bus for Regional Travel

December 16, 2014 Karina Martinez-Carter 4 minute read

Just because something isn’t popular Stateside doesn’t mean it isn’t happening elsewhere. In other parts of the world, it’s bus or bust.

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Reviewing Zimride, the City-to-City Rideshare Service

December 8, 2014 Erica Ho 2 minute read

Zimride is Lyft but for inter-city travel. Which is a little funny because if you know the story, Lyft was launched as an offshoot of Zimride.

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How To Avoid Getting Ripped Off in a Taxi

November 13, 2014 Karina Martinez-Carter 3 minute read

I have something of a sixth sense for suspicious taxi activity. When a meter or a route goes nuts I snap to attention. But this isn’t natural talent.

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Lyft Line Trumps UberPool in Carpool Showdown

October 29, 2014 Erica Ho 3 minute read

Even though Lyft and Uber have been branded as ridesharing companies for a long time, it has only been now the two companies have competing carpooling services. Overall, Lyft Line is the clear winner with its friendlier and upfront pricing.

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How To Avoid Car Rental Frequent Flyer Fees

September 10, 2014 Erica Ho 1 minute read

Renting a car is a great opportunity to earn miles with your airline’s frequent flyer program. The only bad thing is the surcharge for it.

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Lyft Only Has 10 Drivers On the Road in NYC

July 30, 2014 Erica Ho 3 minute read

Lyft launched this past weekend in NYC but it’s impossible to get a ride. That’s because there are probably ten drivers on the road max, said one driver.

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Avoid Taxi Scams Like a Pro

June 3, 2014 Erica Ho 2 minute read

It’s been about eight months since I’ve done some adventure traveling, but as soon as I got to Colombia I quickly remembered that no one enjoys being ripped off.

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Reader Q: Should I Get Car Rental Insurance?

April 3, 2014 Map Sherpa 2 minute read

Cars are a pain if you ask me, but Craig wants to know if he should buy rental car insurance. Little does he know he may already be covered.

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Is It Possible To Hitchhike Safely?

April 1, 2014 Erica Ho 3 minute read

It’s crazy to believe there are still places out there that practice it and that I won’t chance across a mass murderer by accident.

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Reader Q: Where Do I Buy Bus Tickets?

February 18, 2014 Map Sherpa 2 minute read

If you’ve got a burning question, I’m here to help! Now Matt wants to know how to book bus tickets in advance when you can’t do it online.

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The Best Places To Search for a Cheap Car Rental

January 9, 2014 Erica Ho 2 minute read

In the last couple of months, I’ve been renting a lot of cars. Probably because for the first time, I’m figuring out what it’s like to travel at home.

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AutoSlash Tracks Car Rental Rates for Discounts

December 16, 2013 Erica Ho 1 minute read

Want a refund if your car rental rates drop even after you’ve made a reservation?

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When to Get an International Driving Permit

December 11, 2013 Erica Ho 1 minute read

Sometimes, it’s possible to get away with just using your normal license to drive or rent a car.

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Use Your Camera To Stop Losing Things in a Taxi

October 7, 2013 Erica Ho Less than a minute to read

This one is such a no-brainer, I can’t believe I’ve never thought about it before. Because if you ever lose anything in a taxi, it’s pretty much as good as gone.

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Say It Right: “A Subway Map, Please”

July 9, 2013 Erica Ho Less than a minute to read

We all can’t travel like bankers.

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Can Renting a Car Save Money on Airport Parking?

April 8, 2013 Erica Ho 1 minute read

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.

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Thoughts on Driving on the Other Side of the Road

March 20, 2013 Guest Author 2 minute read

Sometimes in order to get where you want to go, you may need to interrupt your holiday-sanctioned binge drinking, rent a car and accept the responsibility of driving yourself. Sounds easy right?

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Say It Right: “Stop Here, Please”

March 12, 2013 Erica Ho Less than a minute to read

Unless you’re interested in going around and around a taxi in circles and circles and even more circles until your head gets so dizzy that oh my god I think I need to stop.

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Public Transportation Is Your Best Friend

April 4, 2012 Erica Ho 1 minute read

Time to take the bus! Seriously. Even if taxis are convenient, they’re often the most expensive option when it comes to getting around. What are you, a banker?