What’s the best time to book a flight? Search the internet for guidance on buying an airplane ticket and you’ll get all sorts of advice. Buy early on a Tuesday. Buy two months before your planned travel dates. Buy during a full moon on days ending in “y.” Okay, I made that last one up. […]
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Brugge Beyond the Grote Markt
Sure you can stay in the city center in and around the Grote Markt area, eat overpriced food, buy cheap trinkets from souvenir shops, and window shop for genitalia-shaped chocolates (yes, you can do that), but there’s so much more to Brugge. My first impressions of Brugge were less than stellar, and I almost ended up leaving the following morning, but after a good night's … [Read more...] about Brugge Beyond the Grote Markt
Weekend Wanderlust for One: Road Trippin’ Harrisburg/Carlisle, Pennsylvania
I’m beyond excited for the first installment of Weekend Wanderlust for One, an exciting collaboration with some of my favorite bloggers who show you how they’d do a long weekend alone and on the cheap. Basically, I give them a budget of $500USD and ask them to plan a trip to a destination less than four hours from their hometowns lasting three days and two nights for one … [Read more...] about Weekend Wanderlust for One: Road Trippin’ Harrisburg/Carlisle, Pennsylvania
Introducing Weekend Wanderlust for One
A week or two ago, I asked Facebook friends and Twitter followers to fill in the blank: “I’d travel more if I had _________.” The top two responses weren’t surprising: most people surveyed would travel more if they had more time and more money. Personally, I’m convinced that you don’t need a lot of either to travel. All you really need is an adventurous spirit and a … [Read more...] about Introducing Weekend Wanderlust for One
Solo Travel Tips: 5 Things to Look for in Lodging
In my years of traveling solo, I’ve stayed in all sorts of lodging, from a tent at the edge of a beach in the U.S. Virgin Islands to some pretty swanky digs (by my standards) in Savannah, Georgia. Each time I’ve traveled, I’ve come away with a new appreciation for how different amenities have specifically met my needs as a solo traveler. Room service, cushy king-sized beds, and … [Read more...] about Solo Travel Tips: 5 Things to Look for in Lodging
Dealing With Disappointment In Brugge
I knew I’d have a strong reaction to Brugge. As the single most visited city in Belgium, I had great expectations for Brugge as a destination and figured it would be a traveler’s wonderland. The scant research I’d done before my trip told me to expect one of Europe’s most well-preserved medieval cities. As a history and architecture buff, as well as a student of medieval … [Read more...] about Dealing With Disappointment In Brugge
Reservations About Eating Alone? 5 Tips To Get Over It
Since last week started off with a dose of unbridled honesty, it only seems right that I should continue in the same vein. So here’s my confession: I love compiling helpful posts and good reads from around the web in my weekly Weekend Intelligence post and I’ve traditionally included around five posts or so each week. But the truth is that it’s not always easy to find five … [Read more...] about Reservations About Eating Alone? 5 Tips To Get Over It
14 Things No One Tells You About Traveling to Belgium
Whenever you plan a trip, there are lots of resources in print and online for all the various things you might want to see and do. As I prepared to travel to Belgium, I did a lot of reading about which attractions were worth visiting, where I could eat the best frites, and how to make the most of my time there. But then there's the stuff the guides leave out. Here's my list of … [Read more...] about 14 Things No One Tells You About Traveling to Belgium