Category: Travel Tools & Tips

The line to show your passport and enter the United States after an international flight or cruise can be miserably long. Discover the FREE app that lets citizens and some non-citizens skip the line and use an expedited entry lane. You’ll thank me later!

The U.S. State Department in mid-September 2024 unveiled a new system for online passport renewals. I gave it a try last week, and the process is surprisingly quick and easy. Here’s everything you need to renew your passport online.

When I launched TREXposé last September, it never occurred to me I might influence an Argentine election. Or connect with the great-granddaughter of a Holocaust victim. I didn’t expect to hear from the friend of a Flight 93 passenger or read the WW2 diary of a U.S. Army private— sent to me by his niece. But all of it resulted from my first year of travel blogging.

The extreme weather, crew shortages, and technical glitches that dominate recent news headlines make it clear— flight disruptions are inevitable. But you can protect yourself from added expense and aggravation with this two-pronged approach.

Rolling naked in the morning dew. Leaping over flames. Eating cold noodles. Lighting huge bonfires in the mountains. Discover the fun and unusual ways people around the world celebrate the summer solstice.

It’s a persistent travel dilemma. After racking up expenses for your dream international vacation, do you really want to shell out more money for trip insurance you may never use? Learn important things to consider and how the right policy could SAVE you money— and protect you, your family, and your wallet in a wide variety of unexpected circumstances.

Summer is nearly here, and there’s no better time to get outdoors. Learn how geocaching can level up your next road trip, international expedition, or staycation with mental and physical challenges suited to all ages and abilities.

In this article I share my choice for best airline credit card for US travelers. Learn how to save on air travel, get flexible free flights, enjoy great cardholder perks, and experience superior customer service while traveling domestically and internationally.

Nearly half the U.S. population owns a passport. The State Department is making it easier for everyone else to get one, too, by sponsoring monthly passport acceptance fairs throughout the country. Learn how to get a US passport— or renew one— here.

The 6-month anniversary is an important milestone for new blogs. I’m celebrating the first 180 days of TREXposé with this behind-the-scenes look at my new travel blog and an invitation to make the next six months even more exciting.

You’ll now pay more to visit some of the world’s top tourist destinations— and the United Kingdom has new entry requirements for visitors. See what 2024 has in store for your travel plans and wallet.

A reader asked me to share my biggest travel mistakes from 20+ years on the road and visits to dozens of countries. So I swallowed my pride and listed them in this article to spare you the same missteps!