Hotel Etiquette for the Frequent Traveler: How to Make the Best of Each Stay
Knowing when to put out the Do Not Disturb sign, knowing how much to tip (and when), knowing which questions to ask at check-in...
Knowing when to put out the Do Not Disturb sign, knowing how much to tip (and when), knowing which questions to ask at check-in...
Crossing continents for a single wildlife experience can take travellers to places where those animals are seen in conditions that cannot be replicated in captivity. Remote polar colonies in the Southern Ocean and high-altitude cloud forests in Central America are just two examples of habitats shaped by very different species and seasonal patterns. Visiting them means checking local conditions, conservation rules and transport logistics before setting out....
Transport choices can shape how much of a destination you actually see along the way. A taxi, coach tour, or point-to-point domestic flight may be the quickest option, but slower routes can reveal more of the landscape and the communities between major stops. Making the journey itself part of the itinerary can change the way a place feels....
There’s something magical about knowing a trip is already on the horizon. The destination might still be a pin on a map, but suddenly you’re mentally wandering its streets, bookmarking restaurants and imagining that first morning somewhere completely different. The only less-magical part? Figuring out how to pay for it....
This post is part of The Second Leap: a series about choosing uncertainty on purpose, twice. In 2015 we quit our jobs in advertising and built a life that didn't look like many others'. Now, nearly 12 years later, we're doing it again - bigger leap, more at stake, a 3-year-old in tow....
A staycation isn't simply "staying home"...
One of the greatest gifts of van life is waking up somewhere extraordinary. One morning it might be a misty mountain range, the next a secluded beach or a quiet forest where the only alarm clock is birdsong. After years of traveling the world, Chanel and Stevo know these moments are exactly what make life on the road so special...
If you're the kind of traveler who happily plans an entire itinerary around dinner reservations, these bucket list restaurants are worth crossing oceans for. From legendary sushi counters in Tokyo, to innovative tasting menus in Lima and Copenhagen, here are 15 unforgettable bucket list restaurants that prove some flights are worth taking for the meal alone....
We all like to imagine our trips unfolding exactly as planned: flights on time, luggage arriving where it's supposed to, and not a single frantic Google search for the nearest pharmacy. But as Chanel and Stevo have learned over years of travel, even the most carefully planned adventures can throw a surprise or two your way. The good news? Most travel emergencies become far less stressful when you've thought about them before they happen. From lost passports and flight disruptions to medical mishaps and technology troubles, a little preparation can go a long way toward turning a potential disaster into a manageable inconvenience. Here are eight common travel emergencies and how to handle them if they happen abroad. 8 Travel Emergencies Every...
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