In this week’s episode, BAL’s Tiffany Derentz and Brendan Kinne discuss an updated travel program from the U.S. State Department and travel tips for foreign nationals...
Technology goes a long way in making travel more comfortable. Whether you want to really get cozy on a long-haul flight or simply have an easier...
I think it is great that Google Flights has a ton of features. They are all so cool. But if I am honest with myself and...
World Mental Health Day: How I keep depression and anxiety in check while travelling. ADVERTISEMENT As a long-time sufferer of mild depression and anxiety, I find...
The smell of fermented seal hung heavy in the air as our tour guide led us to a makeshift outdoor market, hidden among the LEGO-colored houses...
When it comes to government travel advisories, Edd Staton doesn’t believe everything he reads. Take the country of Ecuador, for example. The U.S. government warns of...
Day 2 – Monday Total cost: $143.28The location of our Airbnb was great (a block and a half from a metro station, a five-minute walk to...
Every summer, I pile two of my kids into my minivan with a cooler full of snacks, a giant duffle bag, and a suitcase. We drive...
Day 1 – Monday Total cost: $30.50Getting to Machu Picchu is a very long journey, even if you’re already in Peru. Because it takes so long,...
Walking through a newly renovated airport feels a bit like walking through a mall in an upper-middle-class neighborhood. There are juice stands and concept-driven chicken shops....
When the glory of summer is subsiding and the leaves are starting to turn, most people are still unpacking from their summer vacations. Meanwhile, the savvier...
Aficionados say that doing laundry becomes an ‘enjoyable’ part of the trip. ADVERTISEMENT Airline luggage allowances seem to shrink further every year, forcing passengers to choose...