“Today was so great, but I’m exhausted!” I said to my group, as we discussed our day’s work in the remote Muong Village of Vietnam. We had spent the past four days helping to construct a road so that during the monsoon season the locals could leave their homes and travel safely. We congratulated ourselves […]
10 Things Not to Do When Renting a Car
Renting a car is such a common part of the travel experience that you’d think the process would be straightforward and transparent—yet somehow it is anything but. Many travelers aren’t sure how to rent a car without making a few common mistakes. Do I need to buy additional insurance? What about paying to refuel the […]
Mandy Moore shares what she learned from climbing to Everest base camp
Actor and singer Mandy Moore is in a celebratory mood this week, after reaching Everest base camp. Taking to Instagram, the This Is Us revealed that herself and a few friends had made it to the camp accompanied by guide Melissa Reid. Mandy Moore reached Everest Base Camp. (Photo by Paul Archuleta/Getty Images) Moore was especially […]
Tight Airport Connections: What You Need to Know About Making a Connecting Flight
Worried about missing your connecting flight? While you can never completely eliminate that risk, you can at least minimize it. Here’s how. Unless your flying is confined entirely to trips from one big airport to another, you will likely encounter the need to connect from one flight to another. The “hub and spoke” model that […]