The Guide To Bringing Sports Equipment Onboard

February 4, 2015 Erica Ho 2 minute read

Last time I checked, ski season isn’t exactly over yet. Too bad bringing on sports equipment is the death knell of all baggage fees.

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Adventure Budget Bus Ground

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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Adventure Cars Ground Taxis

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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Adventure Itinerary Leisure Travel Trip Planning

The Case For Taking a Tour

September 24, 2014 Karina Martinez-Carter 4 minute read

I’m going to make a generalization here and say that our DIY-travel generation, with countless apps and reviews at our fingertips, is largely anti-tour. We like to think we can travel better and cheaper by calling the shots ourselves.

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Adventure Health Misc. Trip Planning

This Diagram Shows Where It’s Safe To Drink the Water

September 23, 2014 Erica Ho Less than a minute to read

This infographic gets down and dirty about where the water is drinkable, lest Montezuma’s Revenge make a visit upon you.

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Adventure Leisure

How To Cross the Street (Almost Anywhere)

August 26, 2014 Erica Ho Less than a minute to read

Do not follow the crowd, especially if the crowd is just a bunch of tourists. It’s the blind leading the blind.

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Adventure Leisure Opinion Travel

The Advantages of Looking Like a Tourist

June 30, 2014 Erica Ho 4 minute read

There’s no shame in looking like a tourist and, in all honesty, sometimes it can work to your benefit in ways that are underappreciated.

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Adventure Budget Leisure Money Travel

The Actual Cost of an International Trip

June 24, 2014 Erica Ho 3 minute read

Is it really cheaper to take an international trip than vacation at home? To test my theory, I decided to put my money where my mouth was.

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Adventure Cars Ground Taxis Travel

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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Adventure Budget Leisure Money Travel

Why Vacationing Overseas Is Sometimes Cheaper

May 21, 2014 Erica Ho 4 minute read

It seems preposterous, but my trip to another continent will probably end up costing less than my trip to California — and that’s including airfare.

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Adventure Leisure Travel

How To Plan for a Last-Minute Vacation

April 23, 2014 Erica Ho 4 minute read

The good news is that you have options. You’ll just have to learn to roll with the punches a little bit more, which isn’t that hard.

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Adventure Travel

Place a Wallet Sideways To Avoid Pickpockets

January 15, 2014 Erica Ho 1 minute read

You might want to read up if you’re tempted to follow the rubber-band wallet tactic. Who best to tell you how to avoid pickpockets straight from the mouth of one?

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Adventure Bags Gear Leisure Packing Popular Posts Travel

The Travel Basics: What Size Backpack Do I Need?

January 13, 2014 Erica Ho 3 minute read

Chances are, you’re going to need something a little bit bigger than what is in the picture unless it’s for a day trip. When it comes to hitting the road, the key is to find a bag that isn’t too small or too big.

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Adventure Airlines Flights Lodging Travel

What To Do When Caught in a Weather Delay

January 6, 2014 Erica Ho 1 minute read

There’s nothing like Mother Nature to get extra, extra irritable to remind you that we’re all pawns at her disposal. Snowstorm, fuck you.

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Adventure Ladies Packing Travel

How to Tie a Headscarf or Hijab for the Desert

December 13, 2013 Erica Ho 2 minute read

Expect a lot of fashion advice about what to wear when heading to the desert. Double that importance if you happen to be in the Middle East or Africa.

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Adventure Money Safety Travel

Don’t Wear a Bag in Front To Outsmart Pickpockets

December 3, 2013 Erica Ho 2 minute read

There are always a few reasons why you wouldn’t want to go ahead and advertise yourself as a tourist.

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Adventure Features Guides Leisure Travel

Our Guide for Surviving the Holiday Travel Madness

November 22, 2013 Erica Ho 2 minute read

Lo and behold, holiday season is upon us. It also means that everyone and their mom and their mom will be at the airport, so here’s how to make it to Grandma’s house in one mental piece.

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Adventure Travel

Dealing With the Ultimate Shower/Toilet Combo

November 4, 2013 Erica Ho 1 minute read

Learn how to go with the flow, even if that’s learning how to manage the flow of water when there’s no shower curtain to divide it all.

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Adventure Culture & Science Leisure Misc. Travel Videos

“The Secret Life of Walter Mitty” Comes Out Dec. 25

October 23, 2013 Erica Ho Less than a minute to read

I almost don’t care if the movie doesn’t turn out as good as the trailer. Because the trailer is amazing.

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Adventure Budget Hotels Lodging Travel

Keeping the Power on with Room Key Wall Slots

March 21, 2013 Erica Ho 1 minute read

In today’s blindingly obvious tip of the day, here’s how to keep the lights on when you’re gone. I’ve also been traveling for the past 48 hours, so you can cut me some slack for once.

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Adventure Leisure Travel Trip Planning

Beat Traveler’s Diarrhea With Some Yogurt

May 28, 2012 Erica Ho 1 minute read

Umm, Montezuma’s revenge is real. But armed with some foresight and useful tricks (i.e. yogurt), you can probably prevent it entirely before he wrecks his vengeance on you.

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Adventure Packing Trip Planning

Smart Packing: Leave the White Shirts at Home

May 9, 2012 Amanda Tong Less than a minute to read

Do I have enough clothes? Will the clothes be able to be worn with multiple outfits? Will they survive an Amazonian jungle while I fight off a swarm of prehistoric, tribal ants?

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Adventure Leisure Packing Travel Trip Planning

Don’t Ever Leave Home Without Your Towel

April 3, 2012 Erica Ho Less than a minute to read

Didn’t you learn anything from The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy? Travel towels save a lot of space and dry quickly, aside from being a crêpe-eating, Nepal-climbing girl’s best friend.

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Adventure Budget Itinerary Leisure Travel Trip Planning

The Great Guidebook Debacle: Are They Overrated?

March 15, 2012 Erica Ho 1 minute read

Is it time to ditch your Lonely Planet? Ummm, yes.