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Packing for Two: How Couples Can Prepare for a Cold-Weather Trip Without Overpacking
— Packing for a trip as a couple sounds straightforward until two open suitcases appear on the bedroom floor. One person wants to bring a single sweater and trust the forecast. The other is thinking about outdoor walks, heated restaurants, damp clothes, dinner plans and whether the same base layer will still feel comfortable after…
The Case for Buying a Camper Van Instead of a Second Car or a Vacation Home
— There is a kind of math most of us avoid. You add up what the second car costs you, or what the weekend cabin costs you, and then you divide it by the days you actually use it. The number is rarely flattering. A camper van offers a different answer. A camper van is…
Tips for Booking the Best Holiday Travel Deals, According to KAYAK Data
Explore KAYAK's data-driven tips for finding affordable holiday flights, choosing booking dates and saving money on seasonal travel.
Explore KAYAK’s data-driven tips for finding affordable holiday flights, choosing booking dates and saving money on seasonal travel.
Where to Find Wildflowers in South Australia
Discover South Australia’s best wildflower spots, from the Flinders Ranges and Clare Valley to the Adelaide Hills and nearby conservation parks.
Discover South Australia’s best wildflower spots, from the Flinders Ranges and Clare Valley to the Adelaide Hills and nearby conservation parks.
Exploring the Greek Islands: Why a Catamaran Holiday Is Worth Considering
— Greece offers a unique combination of turquoise waters, historic coastal towns, traditional cuisine, and hundreds of islands waiting to be explored. For travellers who want to experience these destinations beyond crowded beaches and busy resorts, catamaran rental in Greece provides an opportunity to create a more flexible sailing holiday, combining relaxation, island hopping, and coastal exploration…
Rent a Car in Madeira Before You Land and Skip the Stress
— Picture a tourist at the Funchal airport arrivals desk at 4:00 PM. They want an automatic SUV for the steep drive up to Monte, but the agent shakes her head. The only car left on the lot is a small manual hatchback, and the line behind them is growing. Walk-up customers pick from whatever…
Lehigh Valley to EWR: Is Driving to Newark Cheaper?
Allentown or Newark? We compare fares, drive time, tolls and valet parking near EWR to help Lehigh Valley travelers pick the cheaper airport.
— Ask anyone in the Lehigh Valley how they book flights and you’ll hear two camps. One group swears by Lehigh Valley International (ABE) because it’s 15 minutes from home and you can walk from the parking lot to the gate. The other group checks Newark fares first, every time, and is happy to spend…
How to Improve Emergency Preparedness Before a Wilderness Adventure
— Wilderness activities can lead to some memorable times; however, there are certain factors which should be taken into account when planning an outdoor excursion. Poor reception of the cellular network, varying weather conditions, rough terrain, and unforeseen injuries are just some of the issues which might arise when one is out hiking or camping.…
What a Month on a Motorbike in Bangkok Taught Me About Money and Freedom
— On the ninth night I sat on the edge of a hotel bed in Bang Na and scrolled back through my Grab receipts, one by one, adding them on the calculator in my phone. I had told myself I was being careful. I took the bike option when I was alone, the car when…
How to Get Started With Solo Travel
Planning ahead, sharing your itinerary, protecting valuables, budgeting, and staying flexible can help make solo travel safer and more enjoyable.
Planning ahead, sharing your itinerary, protecting valuables, budgeting, and staying flexible can help make solo travel safer and more enjoyable.
The Tourism Industry Is Slowly Waking Up to Solo Travelers’ Needs
Tourism businesses are increasingly adapting to solo travelers, offering experiences, accommodations, and services designed around their growing demand for independence.
Tourism businesses are increasingly adapting to solo travelers, offering experiences, accommodations, and services designed around their growing demand for independence.
Only Have a Week in Nepal? Mardi Himal Fits in Five Days
Plenty of people land in Nepal with a week, maybe ten days, and assume the high Himalaya is out of reach. The big-name treks take two weeks or more, and the travel days, permits and acclimatisation days add up fast. More of them are now choosing Mardi Himal. It’s a ridge trek that starts…
Traveling Solo With Your Kids? Why a Child Travel Consent Form Belongs in Your Carry-On
Traveling alone with your kids? Learn when a child travel consent form is needed, what it should include and how to avoid delays at the border crossing.
— Picture a divorced dad heading out on spring break with his two boys. At the border, an officer notices their mother isn’t with them and asks a simple question: does she know about this trip? Nothing is wrong. Everyone is exactly where they’re supposed to be. But without a piece of paper to prove…
Travelling to Nepal? Here Are 8 of Nepal’s Less Crowded Treks
If you’re travelling to Nepal to trek, the two names you’ll hear first are Everest Base Camp and the Annapurna region. Both are worth doing, but in October and April you’ll share them with a lot of other people. Plenty of other routes stay quiet. Some need a special permit, some only opened to…
Can Traveling Together Help Men Stay Connected as Life Gets Busier?
— Adult friendship can become surprisingly difficult to maintain. It is not necessarily because people stop caring. Life simply gets crowded. Work takes more time. Relationships change. Children arrive. Family responsibilities grow. Friends move to different cities. Before long, the friendships that once involved entire weekends together may become a few texts, an occasional dinner,…