trip-hop (74)in #travel • 19 days agoTrain travel in the United States flat out stinksWhen I am in countries that have a rail system I am normally delighted because it is such a relaxing and wonderful way…trip-hop (74)in #travel • last monthWheelchair fakers at airports: A story of a friend of mine who does thisJust a day or so ago I talked about how there has been an uptick in the amount of people that fake disabilities so…trip-hop (74)in #travel • last monthWheelchair access on planes and the people who abuse itI noticed on a recent flight that when they made the call for "people with disabilities" to board the plane first that…trip-hop (74)in #dogs • 3 months agoMost airlines no longer accept emotional support animals (ESA's)In the late 2010's and early 2020's there were a ton of airlines that allowed animals on planes with a doctor's note…trip-hop (74)in #flying • 3 months agoThe one purpose for expensive refundable airline ticketsHave you ever been looking at the various options for airline tickets and seen there is sometimes this other option…trip-hop (74)in #travel • 3 months agoBe aware that many countries are going digital with immigrationI think there are two kinds of travelers in the world for the most part. There are people that are overly nervous…trip-hop (74)in #travel • 3 months agoIf you can't afford it regularly, it is a bad idea to splurge on Business ClassThis might sound like kind of a jerk post, but as someone who has traveled extensively for over 2 decades I can say…trip-hop (74)in #travel • 4 months agoJCB: A look at one of the very cheap lounge membership cardsI have never really gotten involved with various lounge access oriented credit or debit cards in the past but recently…trip-hop (74)in #flying • 4 months agoThe worst airport in the worldI've only been to this airport one time but it is something that will stick to me forever. When you go to some…trip-hop (74)in #travel • 5 months agoHow to prevent infesting your home with bedbugs after travelThis is a fear that people really should take very seriously. In my last article I told you about how my friend was…trip-hop (74)in #travel • 5 months ago"I still have nightmares about bedbugs" (a friend's testimonial)A lot of people are very concerned about bedbugs when they travel and a lot of this is something that you actually…trip-hop (74)in #travel • 5 months agoDestinations without cars: Catalina, CaliforniaNow here is something that is out of my wheelhouse for sure seeing as how I focus almost entirely on very affordable…trip-hop (74)in #travel • 5 months agoDisappearing budget destinations: Go to Laos while you still canI've been traveling on the cheap for over 20 years. This is an "OK boomer!" moment but honestly, the budget travel…trip-hop (74)in #travel • 6 months agoIslands with no cars sounds like a great idea: Koh Jum, Thailand...and it actually can be a great thing but there are certain things you have to look out for. Some islands claim…trip-hop (74)in #backpacking • 6 months agoBackpacking changed forever with smartphonesWhen I first started traveling I feel like backpacking was a lot more genuine than it is now. You got your pack, your…trip-hop (74)in #travel • 7 months agoThe downside of taxi apps abroad and likely anywhereTaxi apps are an absolutely wonderful part of the travel environment and makes travel around or even between cities…trip-hop (74)in #travel • 7 months agoHorrible travel stories: Having airline staff deny you entrance to your own countryThis story is one that eventually got resolved and I know a lot about it because it happened to someone I know…trip-hop (74)in #travel • 7 months agoTravel hacks: Bring very little with you, return with a lotWhen I first started backpacking over 2 decades ago I remember reading a physical book about this because we didn't…trip-hop (74)in #travel • 7 months agoHow to travel with your dog internationallyWhile I myself do not have a pet because of my transient lifestyle. I do know a couple of people that go all over the…trip-hop (74)in #travel • 8 months agoCheap safe countries: Costa RicaWhen I first started traveling decades ago at the advisement of a friend who was an avid backpacker, I was, like many…
