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17 Essential Travel Apps to Download Before your Next Trip (2025 Guide)
While the nostalgic part of me misses the days of paper maps and film cameras, smart phones do make travel and life a lot easier. Here’s a recap of my current favorite travel apps – almost all of them are free!
Airalo International eSim Review for iPhone
On a recent work trip to Japan and Southeast Asia, I tested Airalo’s local and regional eSIM for iPhone for two months. Overall, Airalo worked perfectly with no issues. In this post, I talk about pricing difference between plans and how to set up your Airalo eSIM card.
The 10 Best Hotels in Austin: Where to Stay by Neighborhood in 2025
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.
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!
19 Best Things to Do in Austin, Texas, From a Local Travel Writer
Austin knows the key to my heart – flip-flop weather most of the year, endless outdoor activities, amazing food and craft beer. And, live music—of course! If you’re heading to Austin, check out these great places to eat, drink and explore!
An Easy Guide to Getting American Airlines Elite Status—And How to Optimize it Once You Do
A work trip to Egypt in January helped me earn American Airlines AAdvantage Platinum status thanks to a stopover in Dubai and flying oneworld alliance airlines. This post was originally published in April 2024 and updated in August 2025 to reflect recent changes to...
How to Avoid Travel Bank Fees
The easiest way to save money while traveling is having the right kind of bank accounts. Here’s how to avoid ATM fees, foreign transaction fees and dynamic currency conversion when using ATMs and credit cards abroad.
Why American Airlines Elite Status No Longer Makes Sense for Most Travelers
American Airlines recently changed its upgrade system, making elite status harder to justify. This post breaks down what’s changed and whether elite status still makes sense.
I Used a Saily eSIM for 1 Month in Southeast Asia—Here’s How It Went
On a recent trip to Southeast Asia, I tested Saily’s local and regional eSIM for iPhone for six weeks. Overall, it worked well except for a few glitches in Vietnam. Read for all the details.
Where to Go in Southeast Asia
Southeast Asia is the PERFECT travel destination – it’s cheap, safe and absolutely beautiful. Plus, it’s always flip-flop weather! It’s the most common place I get asked about for travel advice. Check out my list of the top six places to visit in Southeast Asia!
I Live in Thailand – Here are my Favorite Places (and Where to Avoid)
The hardest part of any trip to Thailand is deciding where to go. The choices are endless – the white sandy beaches of the Andaman Coast, indulging in Chiang Mai’s culinary delights, visiting Bangkok’s gleaming Buddhist temples and biking through the 13th-century ruins of ancient Sukhothai.
How to Snag the Best Hotel Deals with Mobile Discounts
Accommodation and flights are often one of the biggest travel expenses. On my recent six-week trip to Japan (a combination of work and personal travel), I learned some new money-saving tricks that I wanted to share about how to find the best hotel deals.
Why I go Abroad for Health Care
I go to Thailand for my annual health screenings because it’s high quality and affordable care. In this post, I explain all the details about WHY and WHERE to go in Thailand for medical care, including a cost breakdown and comparison.
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Tobermory Lighthouse on the Isle of Mull, Scotland. I live a very unconventional life—I travel most of the year for either work or fun. I am part vagabond, nomad and business traveler. Often, I’m gone for months and never quite know exactly when I’ll be flying back...
Antarctica Cruise Packing List
I spent most of December working in Antarctica. In my latest post, I cover the logistics of when to visit Antarctica based on what you want to see and most importantly, what to pack! (I packed terribly so learn from my mistakes!) I’ve included a list of my favorite gear!
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