Jun 24, 2025 | Photo Blog, Popular Posts, Top Travel Advice, Transport Tips
American Airlines recently changed its upgrade system, making elite status harder to justify. This post breaks down what’s changed and whether elite status still makes sense.
May 28, 2025 | Photo Blog
Nonstop travel has made me a packing pro. On my last six-month stint abroad in Japan and Southeast Asia, these seven things under $25 were the most useful.
May 8, 2025 | Photo Blog, Travel Tales
A spring break detour off I-55 to pet a roadside camel sparked an unexpected, decades-long friendship with her 79-year-old owner. What began as a class photo project turned into one of my most personal travel stories.
Mar 23, 2025 | Location Guides, Photo Blog, Travel Advice
I chat with experienced hiker Chris Rufflo who trekked the Camino de Santiago twice about her experience along with a detailed packing list for the Camino de Santiago.
Mar 9, 2025 | Photo Blog, Savings TIps, Top Travel Advice
On a recent trip to Southeast Asia, I tested Saily’s local and regional eSIM for iPhone for six weeks. Overall, it worked well except for a few glitches in Vietnam. Read for all the details.
Feb 24, 2025 | Location Guides, Photo Blog, Southeast Asia
Hanoi is a glimpse at the chaos and history of Vietnam. It’s home to the country’s largest airport and the gateway to Ha Long and Lan Ha Bay and Ninh Binh. Here’s the best things to do in Hanoi.