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20 Things to Pack on Your Backpacking Trip

Packing for a backpacking trip is a challenge, to say the least. You have to consider all the items you need to keep you warm, dry, safe, and entertained throughout your trip and fit them all in a tiny space light enough to carry on your back for hours at a time. As a seasoned backpacking pro, I’m here to help you sort it out.

Top 9 Post-Vacation Regrets

Mark Twain said, “Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did.” That applies to travel, too.

Best Countries for Vegetarians

If the only thing holding you back from exploring the whole wide world is your dietary preferences, fear not as many countries can be very welcoming to vegetarians. With a little bit of research, you won’t have to worry about eating bland food every day.

Beginner’s Guide to Vacation Rentals

Booking a vacation rental property has never been easier, and there are so many websites out there to help guide your search. Airbnb, HomeAway, and VRBO all get millions of inquiries every month, and have hundreds of thousands of properties to choose from. You don’t need to be shy about asking your host for help since they’re there to assist you. Plus, the messaging features on these websites make inquiries simple and easy. In fact, many websites even use in-app translation to make sure that both parties, regardless of their language, can understand each other.

How to Avoid Unexpected Car Rental Fees

Renting a vehicle used to be a relatively straightforward and easy process, but you can be hit with a lot of fees these days, if you’re not careful. Your usual costs, which are largely optional, might include insurance, upgrades, damages, extra day charges, and processing fees, but you can end up being charged for early returns, frequent flyer fees, stadium taxes, and more. What it all boils down to is that you need to ask about every possible fee you can face, and state that you do not want them.

6 Costly Car Rental Mistakes

Road trips can put a lot of extra miles on your personal vehicle. For this reason, many travelers opt to rent a car. To avoid spending a fortune, be sure to do some research ahead of time. Here are six costly car rental mistakes to avoid.

How to Save on Car Rentals

When taking a vacation or traveling for business, renting a car is often a major consideration when planning the trip. Depending on where you are going, having access to a car is often a necessity. In some situations, you may find that renting a car can be very expensive and the final cost will vary based on a variety of factors. Fortunately, there are a variety of tips that you can follow that could help you to save money if you are vigilant in finding a good deal.