Tips for Planning a Ski Trip in Today's Changing Climate

Tips for Planning a Ski Trip in Today's Changing Climate

With any trip, it’s always best to start considering your options and making reservations early, but with unpredictable weather and unreliable snow conditions, choosing a ski destination months in advance can feel like a gamble. In my experience, I’ve learned that by managing my expectations and following these tips, you can increase your chances of having a great ski trip.

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Tips for Choosing a Ski Lease: The Remote Worker's Guide to Relocating to a Ski Town

Tips for Choosing a Ski Lease: The Remote Worker's Guide to Relocating to a Ski Town

There are many benefits to relocating to a ski town, one of the most important being that it could be more economical. If you have the flexibility to relocate to a ski town, you can spend more time on the mountain and lower your average cost per day for all of your skiing-related expenses. This article describes a few tips for choosing and booking a monthly rental if you’re considering relocating and working remotely from a ski town.

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The Disadvantages of Booking Your Stay on Airbnb

The Disadvantages of Booking Your Stay on Airbnb

While there are definitely many benefits to booking on Airbnb (which I’ve written about in this article here), you may find that it’s not always the best option for your travels. As a full-time traveler who has lived and worked remotely over the last few years, I’ve had plenty of great experiences with Airbnb but have found that sometimes its more advantageous to seek an alternative. This article describes some of the disadvantages of booking your stay on Airbnb.

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The Benefits of Booking Your Stay on Airbnb

The Benefits of Booking Your Stay on Airbnb

Within the short-to-long term furnished rental market, there are many advantages to booking your stay on Airbnb as opposed to booking with a local agency, broker, or directly with a host. If you know what to look for in a listing and consider the service fee as the price to pay for the cost of convenience, Airbnb is a great option many reasons which I detail in this article.

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Tips for Choosing an Airbnb as a Solo Female Traveler

Tips for Choosing an Airbnb as a Solo Female Traveler

Is Airbnb safe for solo female travelers? I say Yes. As someone who’s stayed in dozens of Airbnbs by myself in a handful of countries over the years, I’ve had plenty of great experiences and can definitely recommend it. If you are a woman planning to travel alone, the following tips are topics to keep in mind when choosing an Airbnb, as well as some some practical suggestions to make sure you have a positive experience that meets or exceeds your expectations.

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7 Places You Can Travel and Give Back with Intrepid Travel and the Intrepid Foundation

7 Places You Can Travel and Give Back with Intrepid Travel and the Intrepid Foundation

Beyond offering ethical and responsible tours that benefit local economies, Intrepid Travel supports a number of projects that improve the livelihoods of individuals, communities, and animals worldwide through the Intrepid Foundation. This post lists seven top destinations below where you can treat yourself to one of Intrepid’s itineraries, and give back to an Intrepid Foundation project in the same country.

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My Experience Leasing a Car in Europe through AutoFrance

My Experience Leasing a Car in Europe through AutoFrance

As an American traveling in Europe, I had the opportunity to take advantage of Peugeot’s Open Europe Program though AutoFrance and saved considerably compared to a traditional car rental. This post details why I needed a car while traveling in Europe, what I loved most about the experience, and the benefits included in the program.

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The Solo Traveler's Guide to Joining a Group Tour

The Solo Traveler's Guide to Joining a Group Tour

Whether you are just getting started or you have traveled enough to know exactly what you like, joining a group tour as a solo female traveler can be a rewarding experience. Being a solo traveler doesn’t have to mean that you are alone. In fact- when you travel solo, you are more likely to chat, interact with, and learn from other travelers. Read on to learn how you can benefit from joining a group tour and what to look for when choosing a tour company.

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