Travel

  • El Castillo (Kukulkan Temple) of Chichen Itza at sunset, Mexico

    Incredible Ancient Ruins Across North America

    While North America may not boast the world-famous Machu Picchu, the continent remains rich with an amazing array of ancient ruins. From the Mayan ruins of Mexico (and yes, Mexico and Central America are part of North America) to the…

  • Laughing couple at a sauna in Karelia, Finland

    Win a Free Trip to Finland to Learn About Happiness

    Want to go to Finland, the country the United Nations named the happiest one on earth? Want to go there for free? And learn about happiness while you’re there for a minimum of four days this summer? Great! There’s a…

  • Smiling young woman with a wheeled suitcase arriving at a tourist resort in the tropics

    Are Timeshares Worth It or a Total Scam?

    For all their glossy brochures featuring tropical vistas and happy-go-lucky couples, the timeshare industry is best known for its predatory practices. Their employees will lock you in a conference room and then descend like vultures, picking away for hours until…

  • Passport of USA (United States of America) on blue travel wallet, wooden background. Close up.

    Traveling Overseas Soon? Getting Your Passport Might Take Longer Now

    If you’ve been so busy planning your itinerary, shopping for vacation clothes, and taking daily walks to prepare your traveling legs for an upcoming trip overseas that you’ve put off renewing (or getting) your passport, it’s time to shift your…

  • Young married couple got lost on vacation in town. Frustrated lady is arguing with her boyfriend, who holds pda, has no idea where they are

    10 Signs You’re Being Too Cheap While on Vacation

    While setting a budget and sticking to it helps avoid financial stress and overspending (especially during times of inflation), there’s a fine line between cutting costs and allowing yourself to splurge a little on special occasions such as a vacation. Holidays are…

  • Orlando, Florida, USA - February 9, 2022:  A Walt Disney World arch gate on the road in Orlando, Florida, USA. Walt Disney World is an entertainment resort complex.

    I’m Planning My First Trip To Disney World. Here’s How I’m Keeping My Sanity

    When I started planning my family’s first trip to Walt Disney World Resort, I went in blindly. You just book a hotel and get a park reservation, right? Absolutely not. Planning a trip to “the happiest place on Earth” has…