Regular physical activity is important for the health and mental well-being of people 50 and older — exercise boosts energy, strengthens the heart, and helps older folks manage illness or pain as well as weight. Here’s more good news: Going…
Getting my phone pickpocketed in Pisa, Italy, seemed like the worst thing that could have happened to me as I was traveling alone to meet my brother in Galway, Ireland. Yet, it made for one of the most unforgettable trips,…
Pop on those comfy shoes. Locals and tourists alike can learn much about a place by pounding the pavement. Free walking tours offer an up-close — and thrifty — way to experience a new city and sometimes even create a…
Ah, spring. Flowers are blooming, birds are chirping, kites are flying, and seasonal festivals are packed with people who’ve been cooped up inside for far too long. Few places offer a more authentic springtime experience than small towns celebrating their…
Getting hungry while traveling is inevitable, but don’t let the travel industry pick your pocket. Plan ahead and bring travel-friendly snacks to avoid buying the often mediocre food available at the airport or aboard the plane, where it might sell…
There are always deals to be had and ways to get to a dream destination such as Ireland — but the place isn’t typically known as a budget destination; if you need to partake in many of its most popular…
For some, hitting the road in style means spending more on an RV than most people would on an entire house. See what the highest-end recreational vehicles have inside (plenty…
Finding a vacation destination that’s both budget friendly and not overrun by crowds is no small feat, particularly at a time when overtourism is becoming increasingly problematic for some of…
It’s been a long stretch since the holidays, and spring break has never looked sweeter. For some much-needed time off from work and school, there are plenty of family-friendly spring…
Among hotels perks, free breakfast is definitely one worth getting out of bed for. Perfect for fueling up without making a dent in the daily budget, the best options go…
Who doesn’t want to travel like a VIP? After all, travel can be daunting at times, involving long plane rides, hours on the road getting from one place to another,…
The top travel destinations have so much to offer that visitors keep coming back again and again. Think Greece, with its countless ancient monuments and thousands of picturesque islands; Italy,…
While winter encompasses much of the United States and has you holed up dreaming of sunnier days, the fact is that you don’t have to leave the country to find…
The arrival of spring often inspires wanderlust as we shake off the chill of winter, but finding an affordable destination to plan an escape can sometimes be a challenge. Thankfully…
Airports across the U.S. are going through a transformation as they work to accommodate surging levels of travelers. From Boston to Chicago and Los Angeles, and numerous places in between,…
Few people know the world better than travel bloggers, particularly when it comes to places that can be visited on the cheap. So, Cheapism tapped bloggers for their recommendations regarding…
Whether you planned to or not, eating at an airport is often a necessity. Maybe your flight was delayed for four hours, or maybe you planned ahead to enjoy a…
In the winter, indoor activities are the way to go when you need a few hours or a whole day’s worth of family fun. Sure, you could go to the…