Travel Bloggers’ Creature Comforts

When I started to travel back in my late teens, all I cared was to be out the door to visit new places. Tents, shared rooms, shared bathrooms, long train rides…who cared about creature comforts? I was traveling and discovering. As I grew older I wanted intimacy and more comfort. I still stayed in private…

What to Do in Budapest When It Rains

Budapest gets, on average, between 5 and 8 days of rain each month, with the rainiest months being, of course, during the shoulder season. We have traveled to Budapest at various times of the year and we did get rained or (and) even downright soaked.

What to do when you miss a flight

It happens: you forget to set the alarm – or snooze it too many times -, you get stuck in traffic, you are sick or your other flight is late. You are probably about to have a meltdown when you realize you are most likely going to miss the flight. What should you do now…

What to do when your flight is delayed or canceled

There’s nothing more depressing than finding out that your flight has been delayed or, worse, has been canceled. While these situations are totally out of traveler’s control, luckily there are ways to protect ourselves and to make the experience less frustrating. Prior to booking your flights Preparing for a possible delay or cancellation starts at…

Tips & Tricks: Traveling During the Winter Holidays

The Winter Holidays are fast approaching (even faster if you are in the USA) and many of us already have traveling plans. A lot of people are just starting to make plans. With people traveling the country or continent to visit relatives or just head out to celebrate in other places than home, traveling during…

5 Best European Destinations to Visit in February

February is the coldest month in Europe, no matter where you decide to travel to. The temperatures range between bone-chilling in the North and above freezing in the South. Snow and winter sports lovers rejoice at the idea of visiting winter wonderlands, while the rest of us are left with exploring cities. And yes, everyone…