Most large towns and cities have a local tourism office, and it’s a great place to visit if you’d like to get some ideas for things to do in the area. Tell them what you’re looking for, and they’ll be happy to help. Whether it’s free activities nearby,

I have a hard time sleeping on planes, and I know I’m not alone. Along with packing a pair of earplugs like I mentioned earlier, I also recommend splurging on a comfortable travel pillow like this one to help me fall asleep more easily on long international

The recirculated air in planes is super dry, and sitting there for hours can dry out your body quickly. Most people don’t drink enough water anyway, and flying makes it even worse. This contributes to jet lag too. Before getting on an airplane I recommend you pre-hydrate

No one ever thinks they’ll get sick, injured, or robbed while traveling. But it happens when you least expect it.With travel insurance you don’t have to worry about huge hospital bills or stolen gear when it eventually happens. For all kinds of trips ranging from a weekend

Travel can throw your body out of whack. When you’re moving from place to place it’s difficult to maintain a workout routine, and many of us slack off. Or we don’t sleep enough. Or we eat too many cupcakes. Remember to be nice to your body. Get

Trying to keep a suitcase or backpack organized while you travel is a big headache, unless you use packing cubes. These little zippered bags allow you to keep your underwear separate from dress clothes, or dirty clothes from clean ones.I’ve been using these packing cubes for years

You’re going to be walking a lot when you’re traveling, especially if you want to save money. So invest in a good pair of travel shoes I like to bring a pair of good sneakers, as well as a pair of sandals. If I’m going to be

I always pack a small combination lock as well as a thin steel cable when I travel. It comes in handy in many situations, for example, if you’re staying at a hotel with lockers, or if you need to lock your bag to something for some reason.