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!
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!
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.
Two-Factor Authentication and Traveling Abroad
Traveling for a living taught me that it’s even more annoying when you’re abroad and get locked out of your accounts. Here are four hassle-free ways to access your online accounts and still be safe while traveling domestically or abroad.
