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Beyond the Postcard
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The Hidden Cost of the Empty Seat: Why Skiplagging Isn't the Victimless Travel Shortcut It Seems to Be (And What You’re Actually Risking)
Is skiplagging worth the gamble? Explore how hidden-city ticketing backfires on travelers and the planet, plus 3 sustainable ways to save cash instead.
Desiree Dantona
13 hours ago4 min read


10 Ways AI Travel Planning is Failing You (And Why Humans Do it Better)
Thinking of using ChatGPT for your next vacation? Discover 10 critical blind spots of AI travel planning - from greenwashing traps to environmental footprints - and why human expertise still crafts the best adventures.
Desiree Dantona
Jun 256 min read


Unbundled & Underwhelmed: How to Beat Rising Flight Fees
Flying now costs more, but offers less. Learn strategies for how to navigate opaque baggage fees and complex ticketing tiers that will protect your wallet and the planet!
Desiree Dantona
May 287 min read


How to Make the Travel Part More Fun (or at Least Less Terrible)
Heading home for the holidays? Just trying to survive a 3 hour flight with your toddler? Let's talk through some easy ways to help make the most potentially painful parts of your upcoming journey a little less difficult.
Desiree Dantona
Dec 4, 20256 min read


Your Trusty Packing List
You may be tempted to pack all-the-things for your trip, but packing light is easier, faster, and safer. You can do it! You just need to start with a trusty packing list.
Desiree Dantona
Sep 25, 20255 min read


Afraid to Fly
Is your love for travel being tinged with fear amidst all the scary headlines? Let's sort through if it's all as bad as it seems.
Desiree Dantona
Feb 28, 20256 min read


How to Choose Responsible Vacation Experiences
Choosing a responsible tour operator takes some extra work, but it's ultimately so worthwhile.
Desiree Dantona
Oct 25, 20243 min read


8 Eco-Friendly Practices of Sustainable Travelers
Tips to plan your next sustainable vacay - one that benefits the environment, the community you visit, and of course you!
Desiree Dantona
Sep 25, 20244 min read
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