Takeoff and Landing Noises (for Nervous Fliers)
February 08, 2010, 3:00 AM
I’d wager to say that there are a lot more people out there who are afraid to fly, that would care to admit it. If you know ahead of time what all of the bumps and whirrs, and clattering noises ...

Small Town Festivals: Harvest Festival and Roadkill Cookoff
February 05, 2010, 8:10 AM
As a traveler, you’ve obviously opened yourself for some adventure. Just how much adventure varies from person to person; some people choose adventurous points of interest, and others dive deep into culinary adventures the rest of us would rather avoid.

Under-reporting Your Expenses
February 03, 2010, 9:05 AM
I think a lot of people under-report what they actually spend while traveling, because they’re afraid of some consequences or repercussions that have never before been exacted.

Discount Ticket Providers: Fact and Fiction
February 01, 2010, 3:55 AM
Had I known that hotels and airlines would dump their last few available rooms and seats for fraction of what they retailed for, I would have invented Priceline myself!

Small Town Festivals: Beanfest and Outhouse Races
January 29, 2010, 4:00 AM
Where else would be "proud" of your grandma for donning a pair of diapers, a long sleeping cap, and some rubber boots, before climbing into the driver’s seat of an outhouse on wheels?

Efficient Packing: Traveling with Children
January 27, 2010, 9:25 AM
If you plan on going out of town with children, packing can be nerve-racking.

Calendars and Confirmation Numbers
January 25, 2010, 6:00 AM
If you started stripping me of every single travel item in my possession (on a trip) in order of least important to the single most important item that I refuse to give up, I’d be standing in front of you, ...

Efficient Packing: Traveling with Liquids
January 22, 2010, 6:00 AM
What do beer, wine, shampoo, suntan lotion, insect repellent, shower gel, yogurt, expensive cosmetic lotions, prescription cough medicine, orange juice and Kool-Aid have in common?

Predicting the Wait Time at the Security Gate
January 20, 2010, 7:25 AM
Wouldn't it be nice if you could use your mobile PDA to lookup the wait time at your favorite security gate in your airport? You can!

What's in a Menu?
January 18, 2010, 8:25 AM
So, how can you tell the difference between a local restaurant with a chef who prepares creative, fresh, local dishes from a cheap "House of frozen yuk" when you're out on the road? Here are a couple of tricks to ...