Travel Tips

True confession: I’m a diva when it comes to travel. I like full-service hotels, I like to have a very detailed itinerary (that’s why I created this site – to share my OCD planning tips), and when I fly overseas on an overnight flight, I must have first class flights with a lay flat seat. Who the heck sleeps sitting up? But I’m also not a millionaire or lottery winner. So I guess that makes me a …

True confession: an African safari was not on my bucket list. Not because I didn’t want to go, but the logistics of planning such a trip were dizzying for me. Long (and expensive) flights. Health and vaccination requirements. Logistics of getting around in a foreign country. Not knowing the African safari hunt cost. Not to mention finding someone to mind the pets for an extended period. But when my brother suggested this as a special …

Ugh. Those dreaded overnight flights can be so incredibly unbearable and downright uncomfortable. But if you want to travel overseas, you don’t have many options. I’m a diva sleeper so it’s especially hard for me to get comfortable, much less sleep, sitting upright on a plane. I have some tips for packing long flight travel essentials that will help you make the most of it. As a travel writer, I’ve taken many overnight flights and …

Yeah, I travel a lot. A LOT! But what you don’t see in my cheeky posts is that I’m a very anxious traveler. I mean a full blown stress ball! I’m usually popping some anti-anxiety meds a few days before my trip because my stomach is literally in knots. And as an OCD trip planner, there are some things I do to try and eliminate any situations so I can enjoy stress-free travel, especially when …

Traveling abroad is an exciting adventure, but safety should always be a top priority. Whether you’re exploring bustling cities or remote destinations, knowing how to protect yourself from potential threats is crucial. As someone who’s traveled extensively and lived abroad, I’ve learned a lot about staying safe during my journeys, especially thanks to my husband, a retired FBI agent with 26 years of experience.In this guide, we’ll cover the most important safe travel tips you …

The pandemic changed a lot of things in travel but one big thing I learned from my cancelled trips was the importance of having travel insurance. Fortunately, many providers were gracious in that period and allowed travelers to rebook without penalty. But that’s all in the past. So I’m a big proponent of having travel insurance, whether you get it through your credit card or purchase it separately. Recently, we had a family trip planned …