It’s no secret that 2020 has flipped the travel industry upside down. Tourism revenue has all but evaporated. Entire airline fleets have been grounded. Hotel room vacancy is skyrocketing again. are empty. With company policies & government restrictions constantly evolving to tackle the threat of COVID-19, keeping up with every change is virtually impossible. I […]
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The Floto Milano Duffle Bag is one of my favorite carry-on bags of all time. This duffel bag is made of full grain Italian leather and screams luxury. I love having an excuse to break out this bag when I travel, and it adds a sense of sophistication to every trip I take it on.
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With countless summer trips being canceled due to the COVID-19 response, would-be travelers are looking for ways to scratch the wanderlust itch at home. This got me thinking about what we enjoy most about traveling: experiencing the local culture through food and drinks. We may not be able to go on many new trips at
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I Accidentally Drove The Back Side of the Road to Hana (Here’s Why I Don’t Recommend It) I squint out of my car’s windshield to try making out any of Hawaii’s famous views beyond the narrow, dusty path that we have been following for 30 minutes. The sun went down hours ago and I cannot
Like many of you, I have been trying to find ways to scratch the traveling itch while COVID-19 continues to batter the travel industry. I have scaled back nearly all of my non-rev traveling in favor of summer road trips. This past weekend, this meant packing up the car and making the drive to the
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I love traveling with packable ultralight daypacks. These types of bags are made with lightweight materials and can be packed inside a larger backpack or carry-on. This way, you can use the ultralight daypack at your destination as a smaller bag for when it isn’t practical to carry around your larger gear. I find these
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Everyone has their own idea of a dream vacation, but summer means hanging out by the water and soaking in the sunshine. Whether you are traveling to the beach or someone’s backyard, you need to pack for the occasion. Because of this, I have gone through some of my favorite summer trips and found the
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There is a time and place for every type of bag. I personally think messenger bags perfectly fill the void between leather briefcases and laptop backpacks. Messenger bags should fit all the essentials for getting things done on the move: your laptop, smaller gadgets, associated cables, pens, a notepad, and anything else you may need
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Curious about what problems plague your fellow non-rev travelers? I have compiled a list of the ten most common mistakes that I have either committed myself or witnessed other non-revs suffer from during my travels. Read on below to see if you are making the same mistakes and how you can avoid them on future
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The amount of travel apps available today is overwhelming, and non-rev travelers have specific needs that need to be addressed. This is a list of recommended apps that I have found useful during my non-rev travels.
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