Recently, research has suggested that voluntourism can often do more harm than good. Voluntourism has been linked to damaging local economies and commodifying vulnerable children. It also can perpe…
Two $5 Credits for Airport Lyft Rides — Even for Existing Users
As the battle between Lyft and Uber rages on, there are always incentives to look out for from both rideshare services. Both Uber and Lyft continue to roll out service enhancements, including a new…
Rio is hiding its poverty
You notice it first coming out of the airport: a strategic wall placed along the highway that covers the sprawling informal settlement of Maré. Visitors have to pass this area on their way t…
Flying First Class with the Spouse and Kids in Coach
This morning, as I was boarding a regional jet from London City Airport to Dublin to catch a flight home to New York (and save on the UK’s absurd departure taxes), I picked up a copy of the D…
Deal Alert: Many US Cities to Vietnam from $548 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…
Redeeming American Express Membership Rewards for Maximum Value
Your points and miles can take you far, but loyalty programs don’t exactly make it easy for you to discover all the options and find the best strategies for redeeming your rewards. More than …
What Are Points & Miles Worth? July Monthly Valuations
You can view all posts in the Monthly Valuation Series here.To give readers — both old and new — some context, I’ve included my valuations from one year ago and from June. Despite…
8 around-the-world food experiences to have before you die
Eat pretty much anything you can stuff into your face at the Djemaa el Fna in Marrakesh, Morocco.Get some Pad Thai noodles on Khao San Road, Thailand.Is it the best Pad Thai you’ll ever have?…
African immigrants myths
In the media, we’ve grown accustomed to stereotypical images of African immigrants as primitive, poor, and generally behind. But in reality, African immigrants are one of the most educated, p…
Mexican tourists in Canada
After the North American Leaders’ Summit in Ottawa, Canada has agreed to lift its controversial visa requirement for Mexican visitors. The visa restrictions will be lifted by the end of this …