The 10 Best Hotels in Austin: Where to Stay by Neighborhood in 2026
A guide to Austin’s best hotels, organized by neighborhood for every style and budget. Whether you’re looking for boutique stays in South Congress or hidden gems in East Austin, this guide makes it easy to find a hotel for all budgets.
Are suitcase warranties actually worth it?
I discovered my new favorite carry-on (Samsonite Uplift Hardside Carry-on Spinner ($159)) while investigating suitcase warranties. As suitcases get fancier and pricier, most brands, from Samsonite to Away, are hyping warranties as a major selling point. As a...
SafetyWing Review: What Happened When My Flight Was Delayed 24 Hours
The cascading waterfalls of Ribeira Flores on the Azorean island of Flores is worth the flight delay to visit. Since I travel full-time, one of the most important things I buy is travel medical insurance that includes travel delay coverage. I’ve been using SafetyWing...
2-Week Eurail Itinerary: How to Travel Europe by Train (Budapest, Bratislava, Lake Bled & More)
Sunrise at Fisherman’s Bastion, a fairytale-like UNESCO World Heritage Site in Budapest, Hungary, one of the highlights of my Eurail trip. The best way to explore Europe is by train. Eurail makes it easy and affordable to travel seamlessly between countries in...
Pros & Cons of eSIM Cards for Travel
One of my biggest travel pet peeves is finding affordable cellular data phone plans. eSIM cards are the future—ready or not! They are very convenient and cheaper than paying for an international plan but do have a few flaws. I dig into all the details in my latest post!
