Oh boy! It appears at least one budget airline smells blood in the water as Southwest just put the kibosh on their long-standing policy of “bags fly free”. One might think when that shocking domino fell, it would kickstart a trickle-down fee-economics effect, but so far, so good for travelers’ wallets. Time will tell if …

If you thought ranches and rodeos were the only place for cattle herds, you haven’t been to an airport! There’s no doubt TSA agents have a tough job keeping travelers safe, and it’s easy to see all the potential threats they deal with daily, from questionable liquids to sharp objects and always that one traveler …

Even before we engorge ourselves with a Thanksgiving feast and deal with the annual Black Friday frenzy, many travelers are already dreaming of sunny escapes. Leaves are still falling and menus continue highlighting pumpkin spice concoctions, but winter adventures are right around the corner. Some of us seek sun-kissed shores while others embrace the magic …

As someone who took 106 flights in 2023, most of them with a carry-on bag, I would consider myself both a travel and luggage expert.  I’ve gotten super picky about my luggage, as I’ve realized it’s one of the most important factors of a smooth trip, and I’m not in the mood to compromise. Low-quality …

For better or worse, Paris is having quite a year. First, the French icon was dethroned by Istanbul as the most visited city in the world, and now they have fallen out of the top 3 entirely. Followed by the looming Olympics as the City of Light lays down their welcome mats to the world …

“New York City” and “affordable” don’t often belong in the same sentence. In a city that cracked down on Airbnbs, hotels have skyrocketed. According to the New York Times, the average hotel room will run you over $300 per night – a new record. Although, a quick search shows some steals like the Eurostars Wall …

Is there any destination more sought after by Americans right now than Cancun? Of course not! It’s the most popular international vacation spot in the world for us…and by a large mark. Lined with seemingly endless high-end beach resorts along crystal blue waters, it’s easy to see why Cancun has reached unfathomable heights. Even though …

Isn’t it nice to share? Well, that’s what’s happening in Taiwan, where an exciting new pass allows locals and tourists alike to both enjoy the perks of unlimited train travel. Some countries can be stingy only allowing locals to relish the perks of such a pass, but not in this case. While Taiwan certainly found …

Spain’s latest train cost a whopping $5.9 million to make travel faster, more efficient, modern, and fun zooming between the second most popular country on Earth’s most renowned cities. Fortunately, you only have to pay a microscopic fraction of that at just $8…if you act fast! All travelers love a good deal, no matter if …

Bali is a super trendy destination, but unfortunately it doesn’t always live up to the hype. Travelers flock to this Indonesian island expecting a paradise, and instead they end up being shocked by things like high prices and terrible traffic, along with massive crowds and overdevelopment. This article is one of our Members-Only articles   …

Who would ever turn down a weeklong trip to Europe? Right now is an incredible time to plan a trip, as airfare across the pond is the cheapest you’ll find all year. Any time you can find round-trip flights to Europe that start with “3”, you know you’ve scored a great deal! We’ve scoured the …

Looking to avoid the crowds in Florida this summer? Check out these five underrated destinations for a relaxing getaway! After breaking all-time tourism records in 2023, Florida is already on track for another record-setting year. According to an article from the Citrus County Chronicle, a whopping 40.6 million visitors traveled to Florida in the first …