You will enjoy your time abroad even more with these tips! Get Your Documents in Order Early Make sure your passport is valid for at least 6 months beyond your return date. Check if you need a visa for any of the countries you're visiting (most Americans don't for short stays in the Schengen Zone, but always double-check). Notify Your Bank & Bring Multiple Payment Options Let your bank know you’ll be abroad to avoid card blocks. Bring a credit card with no foreign transaction

Going on a trip and stumped by what to pack? Have the tendency to throw it all in just in case? You may regret that decision when you pay an overweight baggage fee or have to haul a huge suitcase off the conveyor at the airport, over cobblestones, and up steps to your destination. Over the years I have become adept at light packing and today I want to share that skill with you! Our personal bests - 16lb carry-ons and 5lb personal items for 3 weeks in Portugal and Scotland. Pa

I used to have severe ear pain from the pressure of descent and had bad hearing for a day or two after a flight. After trial, error, tears, and a few very uncomfortable flights, I have a system that keeps me out of pain and hearing clearly. Disclaimer: I have no medical training — this is simply what my doctor recommended years ago and what has consistently worked for me. When talking to my doctor, I was assured that my ears not popping for a day or two was not permanently da

You may be surprised to hear that I hate flying. Yes, I fly throughout the year for work, family, and vacation. But it doesn’t bring me joy and sometimes causes me anxiety. So what gets me through the flight? I start early to avoid preflight stress. I pack ahead, arrive to the airport on time, use TSA PreCheck, and give myself time to get to the gate. Remember flying is statistically safer than driving. We always hear about the accidents, but in reality they are very rare and