5 Tips to Pack Like a Travel Pro

We’ve come a long way from the days of breezy security, cheerful staff and plentiful free drinks on planes. Maybe flying used to be fun, but these days your only goal when getting on a plane is likely to be escaping with the minimum annoyance possible.

If your business compels you to fly frequently, this certainly isn’t news, and you probably already have strategies for packing so as to minimize the hassle of travel. But according to industry insiders such as travel editors and flight attendants, there are probably some professional-grade tricks you’re not yet using. What are they? read more

5 Tips for Time Travel Stories

Quite a while back, a friend suggested that he’d like to see a post on how to run good time-travel stories in roleplaying games. I originally posted these in Harbinger of Doom – if not an exhaustive guide, then five pointers to make your time travel adventure manageable and fun. I’ve always loved the convoluted logic of these stories – Time Traveler’s Wife is one of my favorite books, and I enjoy Primer even though I’m not smart enough to grasp it without watching it a whole lot more. read more

5 Tips for Planning the Best Spring Break

Spring Break is just around the corner, and if you don’t have anything planned, it’s not too late to get a trip on the books! Ensure that you have the best spring break with these planning tips and tricks.

Set Your Budget

Before you can do anything, you have to know how much money you can spend on a trip. Look at your finances, income, or any savings you might have. If you’re traveling with friends, ask what they’re willing to spend. Maybe you can’t do a week-long excursion, you can always go away for a few days, or try a long weekend somewhere more local. (Have you checked out these Clemson-close weekend trips yet?) read more

5 Tips For Saving Money on Flights When You’re Traveling With Kids

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Flying with kids can be a challenge ⏤ this is no great revelation. It’s also not cheap. Once a baby crosses that 2-year-old, free-ticket threshold and has to pay for their seat, family vacations and trips home to visit grandma become decidedly more expensive ⏤ especially at the holidays. But there are creative ways to save thousands of dollars on cheap flights and, as a travel specialist, I’ve spent the past few years helping families do just that. Here are my five secrets to paying less for airline tickets when traveling with kids. read more

5 Tips for the Perfect Canoe Camping Trip

Canoe camping is an amazing activity to try out anytime. However, it requires preparation that is slightly more thorough than average. We’ve got you covered! Here are 5 tips to make the most out of your next adventure.

1. Decide where you’d like to go

This is the first thing to do before you venture out on this type of getaway.

Step one? Assess the group’s physical abilities. read more

5 Tips to make your Solo Christmas Awesome!

Our borders are open but not everyone will be able to reunite with their families this Christmas. Outside of the obvious situation there are many reasons why you may be spending the holidays alone. However, it does not have to be sad or boring. Here are 5 tips to make your solo Christmas awesome. And they are coming from an expat who spends most of her Christmases away from family. read more

5 Tips for Renting an Apartment in Singapore

Why do people keep e-mailing me about “a cheap place to rent” in Singapore? It almost doesn’t exist, okay? You’d have better luck finding professional surfers in Afghanistan. Down here we get into fistfights over space; and that’s just to find a spot to eat our noodles at lunch. If you must rent in Singapore, forget about cheap. Focus on good and convenient. There is no alternative to paying top dollar; so you’d better just focus on the benefits: read more

5 tips to help you pack for your next holiday

When looking for the best way to pack, do you struggle with where to begin? Do you find it difficult to pack light? Do you need a travel checklist to help you get organised?

Everyone loves embarking on a holiday, but one area that is always less than exciting is the packing for your upcoming travel. Some of the most frequently asked questions we receive are for tips on packing, as finding the best way to pack can help any traveller minimise the time spent fiddling with their luggage and leave more room for adventure and exploration. read more

5 Tips for Hotels to Capitalize on Increasing Spikes in Travel Demand

The travel industry rebound is well underway but the recovery remains uneven and demand trends are rapidly evolving. The guest acquisition strategies that succeeded prior to the pandemic are less likely to succeed in the new normal.

In a recent global study conducted by Revinate, 68% of travelers said they would feel more comfortable returning to a hotel they’ve stayed at before. Many of the highest value guests in the world have already stayed at your hotel. These repeat guests are cheaper to bring back to your property and tend to spend more than new visitors. Revinate’s study also found that repeat guests spend 67% more during their stay than new guests. This attractive pool of potential customers is sitting in your guest database and we’ll walk through how to attract them. read more

5 tips to better money management in 2022

Figuring out how to manage your money might seem like a daunting task but these simple tips could help you get started:

1. Set some spending goals

What do you want to spend your money on this year? A new car, overseas holiday, or the latest iPhone? Much like a new year’s resolution you can pick a savings goal and plan how to get there. After you’ve decided what you want to splurge on, make a budget and start saving towards that goal. Have a bit of fun with it and set up milestones to celebrate getting closer to your goal. read more