After my confession of getting bed bugs myself, I thought I would at least post some tips from the research I did after getting them in Asia.  In the last 10 years, bed bug infestations has quadrupled.  It’s not just hostels either, as 4-5 star hotels are getting hit with the same problem too.  Bed [...]

I can finally admit it…I got bed bugs once!  One of the worst things I have ever had happen to me while traveling and I guess maybe if you travel long enough it’s bound to occur.  I wasn’t sure about writing this story because frankly it’s embarrassing and I felt so skanky after it happened, [...]

Thailand offers its own visa conundrum, and really epitomizes why visas are such a hassle.

Traveling can be risky. Plenty of news outlets will tell you the world is a dangerous place.

Slimming down your route is full of hard choices. (Photo: David Lee)

What the heck can we do with a dog in Chicago? Plenty!

No matter how much prep I do for a trip, it only becomes real to me after I buy my tickets.

What’s better than visiting Europe?  Visiting Europe and have a free place to stay!
A&O Hotels and Hostels has announced that they are giving away free accommodation to people with the most common baby names used in 1989.  For the month of January if your name is listed below you can stay for free , up [...]

For the tightfisted backpacker, this is a sweet deal that can really save you some dough.

According to the American government, you can actually travel to Cuba as an American.