What I Do When I Don’t Travel: 20 More Facts About Me
Who am I besides just a guy who loves to travel? What do I do when I’m not on the road? What are my interests? Do I have hobbies? Since I’m more than just a writer and travel fanatic, I wanted to share a bit about who I am and what I do when I’m […]
Repositioning cruises 2025 and 2026: Save money with these unusual itineraries
Looking for a cruise where you can truly kick back and take advantage of onboard amenities without getting caught up in the hustle and bustle of a different port of call every day? Consider a repositioning cruise. Repositioning cruises are the name for one-way sailings that bring the ship to a new home port or […]
My Suggested 3-5 Day Itinerary for 2025
When people tell me they hate Bangkok and don’t find a lot of things to do there, I totally understand. It’s a love/hate city that most people aren’t a fan of on arrival. In fact, when I first visited Bangkok in 2006, I despised the city and couldn’t wait to leave. It wasn’t until I […]
Guide to using digital ID for TSA checkpoints
The Transportation Security Administration continues to roll out facial recognition technology to modernize the airport security process. In my experience, the most helpful advancement thus far has been its digital identification system, which allows you to show a digital ID at TSA security checkpoints. Currently, 14 states accept digital IDs in lieu of physical IDs, […]
I’m Releasing a New Book!
Big news! I am releasing a new book! It’s a massively updated version of my NYT bestselling travel guide, How to Travel the World on $50 a Day. Except this new edition is called How to Travel the World on $75 a Day. Why the new edition? Well, because of inflation…and the changed way we […]
Four Seasons hotels from ‘The White Lotus’
Are you feeling lost since the last season of “The White Lotus” ended? Are you counting down the hours until Season Three, set in Thailand, begins Feb. 16? Or, maybe the sweeping landscapes of Hawaii and Sicily, Italy, have inspired you to take a dreamy vacation to a swanky resort where guests are treated like […]
Hiking in the Footsteps of the Incas
When I finally decided to visit Peru, I knew one thing: I wanted to hike with the company that Mark Adams, my friend and fellow travel writer, used for his book Turn Right at Machu Picchu. The stories he shared about his treks and what he learned on them convinced me that those were the […]
Marriott Bonvoy Boundless vs. Hilton Amex Surpass: Which hotel card is better?
If you love the consistency of brand-name resorts or regularly stay at Hilton or Marriott properties, carrying one of their cobranded hotel credit cards may be a good idea. The Hilton Honors American Express Surpass® Card and Marriott Bonvoy Boundless® Credit Card are two mid-tier products with a variety of perks, including annual free nights, […]
Staying at Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea
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A Comprehensive eSIM for Travelers
When I started backpacking almost 20 years ago, there were no smartphones. That meant you had to rely on paper maps, physical guidebooks, and (often outdated) information from random web forums. While it made traveling adventurous, it also made planning a trip very difficult. Fortunately, times have changed. It’s never been easier to access information […]