Washington, DC Fall Hotel Picks
When I see tourists coming to my current city of Washington, DC in the summer, I cringe. It is hot, humid,...
Top Okinawa Beaches
Editor's Note: I am a huge fan of Okinawa beaches. Had a great time exploring them during my last trip to the tropical side...
Guide to Japanese Low Cost Airlines
Editor's note: This is the first post of our Asia contributor, Jen. Jen and I met in Germany where we both lived in 2008...
Should I Buy Travel Insurance?
Should I Buy Travel Insurance? Many travelers ask themselves. Here's my story... A few years ago, I wrote about being “stuck in Puerto Rico”...
Urban Elegance: How to Dress for a Weekend City Break
Embarking on an urban escapade is always fun, but trying to fit all your looks in a carry-on can be challenging. A weekend city...
Travel Influences: Daisuke Utagawa
Daisuke Utagawa is responsible for two of my favorites restaurants in Washington, DC: Sushiko and Daikaya. When I'm missing Japan, I know where to...
What does the Puerto Rico Budget Crisis Mean to You, the Tourist?
It’s interesting to see semi-apocalyptic articles about the state of Puerto Rico due to its financial crisis (example: this poorly researched article from the...
8 Reasons To Think Again Before Traveling Without A VPN
Living abroad has taught me the value of having access to a Virtual Private Network (VPN). From accessing my banks and US-based work networks...
Cancun on Business Travel
Recently, we headed to Cancun for the TBEX Travel Blogger Conference. As exotic as it sounds, we spent most of the time working in...
Eating in Okinawa: Sushi, Ramen, and Izakaya
Eleven years ago, I departed Okinawa, Japan wondering if I ever would return to this misunderstood tropical paradise. Two weeks ago, I found myself...