by Stranger In This Town | Sep 12, 2022 | Budget Travel, Travel Hacks, Travel Talk
It’s no secret that there have been a ton of flight cancellations and delays this year. I’ve heard so many horror stories of people stranded at the airport, or thwarted from their long-awaited vacations by bad weather, pilot/mechanic shortages, or aircraft... 
by Stranger In This Town | May 10, 2022 | Solo Female Packing, Solo Female Travel, Travel Talk
The number one piece of advice my friends, family, and readers ask me for when they are planning a trip is how I pack so lightly – or how I travel for so long with so little. While this list is not exhaustive, I’ve compiled my master carry-on travel... ![Traveler vs. Tourist: When “Traveling Like a Local” is Overrated]()
by Stranger In This Town | Oct 27, 2017 | Travel Talk
The debate about what makes a “traveler vs. tourist” is never-ending, and those in the travel industry are increasingly pushing visitors to travel like a local. “Don’t be a tourist,” they say. “Get off the beaten track.”... ![Traveler vs. Tourist: When “Traveling Like a Local” is Overrated]()
by Stranger In This Town | May 24, 2016 | Travel Talk
I’m always on the lookout for the newest, coolest travel product that can make my trips (and life) easier. I was recently given the opportunity to try out a brand new product idea: Epic Wipes. They’re billed as the “massive wet wipe,” but... 
by Stranger In This Town | May 13, 2016 | Solo Female Travel, Solo Female Travel - Featured, Travel Safety, Travel Talk
There is a myriad of fears about traveling that are both valid and, well, not so valid. As human beings, we are creatures of habit and comfort. To many of us, the idea of throwing ourselves out of those safe zones is downright terrifying. But the benefits and rewards... ![Traveler vs. Tourist: When “Traveling Like a Local” is Overrated]()
by Stranger In This Town | Apr 29, 2016 | Travel Talk
As important as travel is, it’s a difficult endeavor for some people, and not just because they think they can’t afford it. (That’s a whole new topic!) The other big reason for not traveling is a perceived lack of time. Americans are notorious for...