Tips

Getting Around Madeira Island

Great infrastructure, courteous drivers and epic sightseeing adds up to a lovely drive around Portugal’s Madeira Island.

Supporting Sustainable Food in Puerto Rico

The many ways travelers can help support the farm-to-table and locally grown food movement in Puerto Rico.

Living Your Ideals on The Farm

Hvar Town, Hvar Croatia on a Budget

Hvar Town on Hvar Island in Croatia can be a tad pricey during the high season, but don’t let that keep you from visiting.

Add-A-Rest for Road Trips

My Add-A-Rest pals sent me a cool headrest to help me be comfier on my RV road trip.

Finding a Suitable RV Park

Rob shares tips about finding a suitable RV spot to spend a few days.

Natural Wonders in Puerto Rico

Don’t just hang out in Old San Juan. Puerto Rico has a lot to offer nature lovers.

Taking the Stairs in Dubrovnik, Croatia

Dubrovnik, Croatia is gorgeous and old… really old. So pack appropriately and get ready to climb some stairs.

Packing for a Side Trip

Rob’s tips for packing on a long road trip or a variety of side trips.

Fighting Sea Sickness Naturally

On your next cruise, try sea bands to naturally avoid sea sickness.

English Speakers Visiting Kingston, Jamaica

Jamaicans speak English but with a lilting accent and strong use of patois, so be ready to listen closely and maybe even get a local to help you if you can.

How to Dress in Ethiopia

Northern Ethiopia is home to some iconic religious sites. Rob shares some tips on how to dress appropriately.

Getting Around by Air in Ethiopia

Ethiopia is a big country with spotty road infrastructure, but getting around by air is cheap and easy, especially if you fly into the country with Ethiopian Airlines.

Getting Out of the Tourism Zone in Medellin, Colombia

Rob offers a tip on how to get out of the tourism zone in Medellin for a more authentic travel experience.

Traveling to Ethiopia

Traveling to Ethiopia requires preparation and a flexible mindset, but the rewards are worth it.

Dressing for conservative locations

Cynthia Cramblett, host of Her Drive podcast, offers practical advice to females visiting locations like Gergeti Trinity Church in the country of Georgia.

Visiting Vilnius, Lithuania

Visiting Vilnius, Lithuania in the winter? Do it! But be prepared to have your mind blown and your feet cold!

Taking a Taxi in Istanbul, Turkey

Rob talks about how to take a taxi in Istanbul, Turkey without getting ripped off.

Not Led Zeppelin! Lithuanian Zeppelin

Rob tries the hearty and filling Lithuanian dumpling called the Cepelinai, or as it’s also known, the Zeppelin.

Apartment Share for Authentic Travel

How to get beyond the tourism zone and have an authentic travel experience.