Making a Splash in Cologne, Germany
Our decision to visit Cologne, Germany, went something like this: "There's a really cheap flight to Cologne." "What's in Cologne?" "They...
Finding Faith in Caimito, Puerto Rico
Photo by Amit Persaud. The building was hardly threatening. Dirty white labeled with a large "Bienvenidos" and a few hand-painted...
7 Ways to Avoid Looking Like a Tourist in Italy
Can I Get a What? Incredible food. It's likely one of your main motivations for traveling to Italy, so you should know how to pronounce...
7 Perks of Learning a Foreign Language
With English on track to becoming the "global language," it almost seems unnecessary for travelers to know the languages spoken in their...
Travel Girl's 10 Tips for Packing Light
I don't claim to be a travel expert, but when it comes to packing, I'm awesome. Most people dread packing; I enter into a state of...
It's Not Me, It's You: An Open Letter to the Travel Channel
Dear Travel Channel, You may not know it, but we're on a break. Our relationship has been a long one — second only to my lifetime romance...
Gone with the Wind
One thing never fails with any trip you take: it goes by in a flash. Finally your departure day arrives, the anticipation that has slowly...