Travel Tips

The Complete Guide to Choosing Your Perfect Accommodation: Hotels, Airbnb, B&Bs, and Beyond

Whether you're a solo digital nomad, a family on vacation, or a business traveler racing between meetings, where you stay can make or break your trip. With so many accommodation options available today, the choice can feel overwhelming. Let's break down the major players in the accommodation world, examine what makes each unique, and help you figure out which option suits your travel style. The Contenders: A Quick Overview Before diving deep, here's what we're comparing: Hote

Dec 18, 202511 min read

A Practical Guide to Setting Up a Mobile Office for Remote Work Travel

Introduction I am quite certain most of you have had your share of remote work given the impact of the Covid pandemic 5 years ago. We have all had our ups and downs with the experience , some more than others. The "I am not a cat" lawyer was probably the funniest example of how remote work can go awry. Even prior to the pandemic though I had already worked for a year in a remote capacity and was the first to do so in our company. Things didn't ways go so smooth for me eithe

Dec 11, 202519 min read

Shopping Tax Refunds and Rising Tourist Fees: What Travelers Need to Know

So you're planning your next adventure abroad? That's awesome! But before you start dreaming about cobblestone streets and epic mountain vistas, let's talk about something way less sexy but potentially way more valuable: getting some of your money back on travel taxes and understanding some of the new fees, or increasing ones, popping up around the world. I've been traveling for years and never bothered to look into this for some reason. Not that I do a lot of shopping abroad

Dec 1, 20258 min read

The New Age of Border Control: How Biometrics Are Transforming International Travel

A comprehensive guide to the sweeping changes in border security technology affecting travelers worldwide Introduction: Your Face Is Your Passport International travel is undergoing its most significant transformation in decades. From Europe to North America, Asia to Australia, countries are rapidly replacing traditional passport stamps with sophisticated biometric systems that use facial recognition, fingerprints, and iris scans to track who enters and exits their borders. F

Oct 27, 202514 min read

Overexposure: Influencer Saturated Locations and Where to Go to Avoid Them.

Twenty-one years ago almost to the day I was standing in Oia, a small town located on the northern tip of Santorini (seen above). I had...

May 28, 202514 min read

The Real Deal: What Every American Traveler Needs to Know About Real ID Requirements

For millions of American travelers, the morning of May 7, 2025, marked more than just another Wednesday – it was the day that brought a...

May 27, 20255 min read

Travel Smart: Tips to Avoid Theft While Exploring the World

Whether you're wandering the cobbled streets of a European old town, relaxing on a beach in the Caribbean, or navigating a bustling city market in Asia, theft can unfortunately become a part of your travel story— if you’re not prepared. From sneaky pickpockets to more serious threats like muggings or hotel room theft, knowing how to protect yourself and your belongings can save your trip (and your sanity). Here’s how to stay one step ahead of travel theft, with smart strateg

Apr 4, 20257 min read