When I went to the Philippines, my ultra-cheap flight came with a 15-hour layover in Seoul, South Korea. At first I thought, no big deal. I can entertain myself for one day anywhere, right? But…
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It’s only a matter of time before frequent fliers find themselves passing through Singapore’s Changi Airport, a major stopover point for many destinations in Asia. The city-country’s incredible airport, fast + easy public transit situation…
Welcome to Weekend Finance, a series peeling back the curtain on the finances behind The Weekend Jetsetter. It’s time for my final update on 2019! (Click here for Q3, here for Q2 and here for Q1). In Q4, I majorly…
Paris is a city that many people dream about visiting, and with good reason: it’s beautiful, fascinating and filled with delicious pastries (or at least that’s one of my top reasons!). But thanks to so…
Welcome to Weekend Finance, a series peeling back the curtain on the finances behind The Weekend Jetsetter. It’s time for my third update of the year on quarterly spending. (Click here for Q2 and here for Q1). Well…
If you’re planning a winter weekend getaway, why not skip the tried and true Caribbean, embrace the snow and spend 36 hours in Oslo, Norway instead? Planning a winter weekend in Oslo, the capital of…
TRIPS FROM LAS VEGAS — The first time I visited Vegas I was 28 years old, on a work trip. Everyone always thought this was so strange: “Aren’t you a world traveler? But you’ve NEVER…
If you’re looking for an easy 48-hour getaway from San Francisco, I highly recommend a weekend in the Santa Cruz Mountains. Less than 1.5 hours from the city, the region boasts all the iconic California…
Mérida is the colorful and culturally rich capital of the Yucatan. It makes a great home base for a vacation in the region thanks to its safety and central location. Plus, there are so many…
Welcome to Weekend Finance, a series peeling back the curtain on the finances behind The Weekend Jetsetter. It’s time for my second update of the year on quarterly spending. (Click here to read my Q1…
Airbnb has become synonymous with renting your apartment to strangers online. But did you know that Booking.com also offers apartment and home rental listings? In fact, 750 million travelers have booked alternative accommodations like homes…
The Mist Trail is one of Yosemite’s signature hikes. But there are a few things to know before you go. So I pulled together a list of tips for hiking the Mist Trail, whether you’re…