The most in-depth piece on tipping customs throughout the world, consisting of more than 8,000 words on the subject.
Should Someone Who Writes a Great Article on Tipping Be Tipped?
Should a Young Woman Travel Alone?
Should a 24-year-old with a stable job spend a lot of money and take a long backpacking trip or should she play it safer, save her money, and keep her nose to the grindstone?
Is TripIt Really the Best, Or Just the First?
TripIt is a great app and serves many thousands of travelers well every day. But where does it stand in terms of usability compared to other trip planning options?
The One Thing You Should Always Do Before Applying for a Credit Card
Before submitting an application for a travel loyalty credit card be sure to head over to one of the travel forums and learn what fellow travelers have to say about the deal you have found.
Week in Review: Road Warriors Ensnared in Speed Traps, Luxury Hotels Are for Suckers, and Travelers Share Their Numbers
The Island Hopping Contest
How many islands have you visited, and how many can you name? More than 40? Less than 10?
He Got a Real Pretty Rental Car, Ain’t He
Travelers share tales about being pulled over and written a ticket precisely because they were driving rental cars – and how they handled it.
The Case for the 2-3 Star Hotel
Is it better to stay at a fabulous hotel – so nice that you never feel like getting out to see the sites? Or is cheaper and still clean better so as to force you outside?
The Best Travel Guidebooks for Children
Remember kids, there is no such thing as a “silly” question. And so it was not silly at all when saljones2010 asked if there were any good travel books for children.