Most people travel Vermont in the fall because of the foliage, or during winter to go skiing. What many people don't know is that Vermont is a place that supports outdoor activities year round. It is definitely a state that focuses on getting out and app

When it comes to the best way to pack a suitcase that you plan to carry onto the airplane, the restrictions with airlines can be outrageous. Sometime of the rules probably do ensure a more safe journey, but many are simply a way for airlines to squeeze m

If you Google "Best Way To Pack a Suitcase", you will most likely come up with a number of sites presenting lists of what you should and should not pack and strategies to pack as much as possible within the least amount of space or to go as minimal as pos

I didn't even think about pet travel when I got my first dog, but after my first trip through the desert from Flagstaff, Arizona to Venice, California, I realized that traveling with a pet takes more thought than just throwing Fido in the back seat and gi

This week I went into New York City (or "the city" is all you need to say if you're coming from Northern New Jersey) to sell some of my vinyl records at Chelsea Market. I decided to walk the High Line (see link below for more info) and ended up meeting a

I had a rough time planning trips for Las Vegas the first few times.  I had always gone with people that were familiar with the city, so when it was my time to plan, I was surprised when I realized how little I knew. But now that I am a more savvy trave

This week I was talking with a friend who travels a lot but has never been to the Redwood Forest in Northern California. I had so much fun telling him what he he MUST do there, that I decided that would be a great Better Traveling show!   ...

This week's podcast  is about alliterations... Just kidding (sort of)... One of the biggest concerns I had about going to Italy was pickpockets and thieves.  I had heard a lot about them and even a close family member had almost had his wallet stolen

I recently was in contact with an old friend on the Southern New Hampshire Coastline, and it reminded me of all of the great things I love and miss about New Hampshire. I lived there for a while so I can give you some ideas of how to spend your time. Th

Today's podcast is about the wonderful world of hosteling - staying in hostels as you travel around the world. I have used hostels extensively through out the United States and in some parts of Europe because there are a number of benefits to staying in