Travel can take a toll on your body. Swept up in the rush of adventure, it’s easy to forget to take care of your health. The result? You might return from your trip exhausted instead of renewed or, worse yet, lose valuable travel days to sudden sickness. Make sure you’re always ready for the next […] Read more »
Pack for a Multi-week Vacation in a Carry-on
Maybe you’re going to Europe to enjoy hotels in London and other major cities on the culturally diverse continent. No matter where you’re headed, keeping your packing limited to a carry-on bag offers two benefits: You won’t have to pay any checked baggage fees on your flights, and you won’t have to lug around a […] Read more »
Tips on Attending the Burning Man Festival
Every year thousands of people from around the world converge on the Nevada desert to celebrate the Burning Man Festival. It’s a celebration of art, culture, self-expression and humanity. Tickets Tickets to Burning Man sell out fast because The Bureau of Land Management puts a cap on the number participants each year. Burning Man typically […] Read more »
A definitive guide to outlets around the world and how to use adapters without frying your electronics
These days, most of us want to travel with our electrical gadgets, whether that be a cell phone, tablet or similar mobile device, laptop, camera, music player or hairdryer. But not using the right power adapter when you are traveling can be worse than an inconvenience–it can damage equipment and lead to electrical failures. What’s […] Read more »
How to Get the Best Seat on the Plane
Traveling on a plane can come with a slew of seat-based comfort challenges, whether you’re assigned to a seat that doesn’t recline or located just adjacent to the bathroom. If you want to get the best seat without having to pay extra cash, there are a few simple tips to follow. While you might not […] Read more »
How To Pack Light For Any Trip, Anywhere
No one would prefer lugging four suitcases through the airport over picking up a backpack and whistling past the baggage claim. But that doesn’t mean packing light is an easy feat. Develop a strategy for packing light, and you’re much more likely to actually do it in spite of anxieties. Whether your goal is to […] Read more »
The Hipmunk Guide to Free Hotel Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi has become an amenity that guests expect from the hotels where they choose to stay. We asked our Twitter fans what they think of free Wi-Fi and they spoke loud and clear. Perhaps Susan Breslow ?(@susanbreslow) said it best: ‘Hotel wi-fi is essential. Free wins loyalty and cred.’ But according to a review of […] Read more »
History of the Hotel: How the Modern Day Hotel Came to Be
For as long as we’ve had civilization we’ve had hotels, though the earliest iterations of the hotel were a little different than they are today. In early biblical times, wandering travelers often took up lodging in the homes of local townsfolk. Though there were inns with several rooms (as evidenced in the Bible), most guest […] Read more »
Gambling in Casinos
Obviously the most popular activity in Las Vegas is gambling. Whether playing the slots or playing against the dealer at a game of blackjack, There are a few things you’ll need to know. The legal age for gambling in Nevada is 21, so make sure you have an ID on you at all times. According […] Read more »
6 of the Coolest Bars in Las Vegas
Las Vegas is arguably the best place to get a drink in America. From bars inside little known tiki dens to opulent lounges decked in crimson and gold, Sin City has bars to fit every mood, occasion and budget. On your next trip to Las Vegas, make sure that you take a detour to six […] Read more »