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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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“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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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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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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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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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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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.