Picture this: you’re in a remote corner of the world, maybe trekking through the Himalayas or exploring a far-flung island in the Philippines. It’s everything you imagined—until it’s not. Maybe you had a car accident, or caught something more sinister than jet lag. Suddenly, you’re far from home, in need of serious medical help, and […]
Solo Female Travel in Hawaii: A Local’s Guide
This is a guest post by Jade Chan, a Hawaii-based travel blogger. Hawaii is one of the best destinations for solo female travelers, offering pristine white beaches, breathtaking hiking trails, incredible sunrises, and plenty of opportunities to make new friends. You might be wondering how safe it is to explore Hawaii as a female solo […]
Is the Royal Hawaiian Resort Worth It? My Honest Review
This is a guest post by Sydney Brown, a USA-based travel blogger. There are few hotels that come to mind that are as iconic and highly regarded as the Royal Hawaiian Resort on Waikiki Beach in Honolulu, Hawaii. Since its opening in the 1920s, the Royal Hawaiian Resort (nicknamed the “Pink Palace of the Pacific”) […]
The Best Credit Cards for Building Points Fast
When I first discovered frequent flyer miles, it was like unlocking a hidden level in a video game. I thought I’d cracked the code—free flights! So naturally, I did what any travel enthusiast would: I booked coach seats because, well, they were free. But as time passed, I learned I was playing the game on […]
How I Book Virtuoso Hotels for Extra Perks
The concept is simple — hotels use all kinds of techniques to sell rooms, and sometimes that includes extra benefits at no added cost. I traveled for years before realizing that OTAs (online travel agencies like Booking or Expedia) are among the worst ways to book a hotel or flight. There’s virtually no chance at […]