FOR THOSE OF US GROWING UP IN THE EAST, driving west across the Rockies — and on across to the Pacific — is the one of the all time classics. Part of what makes the western road trip so…
About US National Parks
When most people think of US National Parks, they tend to picture the grand, epic landscapes of Yosemite and Yellowstone. But did you know our National Parks actually encompass a lot more than the …
Passenger plane lands at the wrong airport after pilots ignore their cockpit equipment
The pilots of an Indonesian passenger plane landed at the wrong airport, ignoring their cockpit systems which they thought were faulty – only to find that their own navigational skills were w…
Deal Alert: Singapore Airlines Sale to Europe and Asia From $550 Round-Trip
Airfare deals are typically only available on limited dates. We recommend that you use Google Flights to find dates to fly, then book through an online travel agency, such as Orbitz, which allows y…
Thursday Giveaway: Enter to Win a $500 American Express Gift Card
Last week, American Express rolled out some significant changes to its line of premium cards. For the personal Platinum Card from American Express, you’ll now earn a whopping 5x points on all…
Review: Hawaiian Airlines (Boeing 717) Economy from Maui to Oahu
TO THE POINT: Getting from island to island in Hawaii is pretty easy, especially with a short hop between Maui and Kauai aboard Hawaiian Airlines’ Boeing 717. The pros: service with a smile a…
6 Things to Do Before Your Chase Sapphire Reserve Card Arrives
Have you recently been approved for the Chase Sapphire Reserve Card, or are you considering applying? Due to higher-than-anticipated demand, Chase actually ran out of its signature metal cards, and…
How to Book a Holiday-Weekend Getaway on the Cheap
You may find yourself disappointed, defeated and disgruntled if you give flight and hotel award availability for holiday weekend dates (or other peak travel periods) a quick glance. Of course every…
Tools for being a digital nomad
I OFTEN GET ASKED what apps, services and tools I use to work and travel, learn, plan, track habits, manage time, write, read and more.I’d like to emphasize one thing: it’s not about th…
Cool businesses in San Francisco
Photo by Ritual Coffee Roasters.You’re going to spend a few extra bucks by shopping SF-made, but if that item lasts three times as long a mass-produced competitor, you could potentially save …