Travel Cancellation Policies

Travel is unpredictable. It’s one of the things that is so exciting about it! Of course, it can mean you find yourself in less than desirable circumstances of one kind …

How to Get the Best Exchange Rates Anywhere You Travel

The volatility of currency means exchange rates are always changing. When I worked as an English teacher in South Korea for a year, I lost thousands by waiting to transfer …

Best VPNs for Travelers

VPNs are always a good idea to help protect your identity and online activities. When you are traveling internationally, they can sometimes be essential for you to access “geoblocked” websites …

Why Credit Card Travel Booking Portals Are Not Worth It

Credit cards can be great for travel hacking. Build up points and redeem said points for free hotels, flights, transportation, and other travel-related expenses. Check out my Beginner’s Guide for …

Do Travel Websites Increase Prices Based on Your Search History?

An oft-cited tip for finding the best travel deals online is to clear your browser history or search “incognito”. This is based on the idea that travel booking sites are …

Double Your Destinations by Extending Layovers

I’m always looking for ways to see more for less. One great trick I’ve used is extending layovers. This essentially gives you two destinations for the price of one (at …

Travel Rewards Credit Cards: A Personal Experience Rating

Travel hacking is awesome. I would not be able to travel as much as I do without all the free travel perks I get from credit cards. Of course, you …

5 Travel Perks You Didn’t Know Credit Cards Offer

Travel rewards credit cards are an amazing way to get free (yes, free!) travel. A lot of travelers know about earning points and cashing them in for free flights or …

5 Ways to Use Your Phone Cheap While Abroad

Having a fully functioning phone is not essential when traveling, but it can sure be useful! With so many cheap and easy ways to make that happen now, there’s no …

5 Websites Every Budget Traveler Needs to Know

Planning a fantastic trip and getting the best deal depends not only on when you book but where you look! There are a ton of websites out there for travel …