Is it better to get cash back or miles? Why not just get a cash back credit card? These are fair questions. And, ones that come up often, especially from award travel beginners or anyone feeling frustrated by complicated airline award charts. For those of you looking for the quick answer, cash back travel rewards are part of a well-rounded miles and points strategy. They … [Read more...]
Context Travel NYC: Uncovering Hamilton and Revolutionary New York Tour
New York City hasn't done as great a job as Boston or Philadelphia. When you walk through the streets of Lower Manhattan, signs of Colonial and Revolutionary times aren't prominently displayed. That doesn't mean New York's past is gone or that it can't be found as you walk from street to street. On the contrary, you just have to know where to look. Let me go out on a … [Read more...]
Volunteer Latin America and Why You Need to Choose Ethically
It's been a longtime goal of mine to get my nephews and nieces traveling as soon as they were old enough. As one of my nephews turned 10, it seemed like the perfect age to begin expanding his view of the world. Ideally, I was looking to plan a trip where we could, not only see but be a part of local daily life. To accomplish this, I set out to find a volunteer project where … [Read more...]
How to Spend 2 Days in the Mindo Cloud Forest
During a volunteer trip to Ecuador, I had some time off to explore. My first stop was the Mindo Cloud Forest. Located 2 hours northwest of Quito, Mindo has no shortage of things to do. It's still one of Ecuador's best-kept secrets, but not for long. Word is getting out. Mindo is a perfect stop for 2 full days of cloud forest adventure. How to Spend 2 Days in the Mindo … [Read more...]
How to Plan a Trip to Transylvania Romania
I decided to plan a trip to Transylvania on a hunch. A photo online with a cobblestone lane and colorful houses grabbed my attention and looked nothing like the images in my mind of a place where the legend of Dracula began. Romania sits in plain view in Europe yet hasn't captured the full attention of travelers planning European trips. For this reason and all of the incredible … [Read more...]
