On the cheap

Accomodation, Discounts, Hotels, Money, Travel Advice

Five reasons why you may be happier booking a budget hotel. Staying at a luxury hotel is often a top priority for travelers on holiday who have the funds. After all, it’s where you’ll get the best food, sheets, and service, right? But what if staying at a budget hotel...

Remedy for cancel culture?

Accomodation, Travel Advice, Vacation Rentals

Airbnb’s new renter-friendly policy should help stop host cancellations. I like and use Airbnb. While I’ve never experienced a last-minute host cancellation, I know several people who have. For many, this is a risk that deters them from using the service. The good...

Valet or gate?

Flights, Luggage, Travel Advice

What is valet check and how is it different than gate-checking a bag? After squeezing everything you need for your trip into a carry-on that fits the airline’s allowed dimensions, it’s frustrating to have to check your bag at the gate because the overhead bins are...

Want to beat the crowds at airport security?

Flights, Travel Advice, TSA

Invest in an airport “fast track” subscription. It’s summer, which usually means amateur hour at the airport. Add in two years of pent-up demand, even non-amateurs out of practice, and airlines and airport facilities struggling to staff up and you get a special kind...