We went to Cozumel, which is a jungle-covered island with amazing scuba diving just off the coast of Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula. We were staying at a resort there, with the goal of just diving and relaxing. But I often get a little antsy, so I went to see if we could go horseback riding somewhere. » Read more

If you’ve booked a trip somewhere, you may have wondered about travel insurance. Travel insurance can cover things like trip delays or cancellations, lost luggage, medical issues, etc — depending on the coverage you purchase and the restrictions in effect. But should you buy travel insurance? Is it worth it? » Read more

So I have a little confession to make: we just got back from our trip to Paris — a kind of spur-of-the-moment splurge that came about because I saw a deal I just did not want to pass up.

It was a lot of fun, and oh the croissants! » Read more

Would you travel the world without any luggage? I sure would, but I’d prefer to do it intentionally (as opposed to having an airline lose our luggage at the start of the trip like it did when we went to Italy.)

Anyway, this guy named Rolf Potts is traveling the world with no luggage. But not only is he traveling the world, he has a sponsor. So uh, free. (There’s the money-related aspect to this post. And maybe they need a family of three to do the same? *Raises hand to volunteer*.) » Read more