by Stephen Henson | Tips and Advice |
While Shawshank Redemption might be my favorite movie, I wasn’t necessarily anxious to take a bus to Zihuatanejo, Mexico (though it beats prison). I didn’t feel like following the route of Green Book either, another great movie. So, what are movies that inspire...
by Stephen Henson | Tips and Advice |
Like most adults, I had no clue what a Labubu was until being enlightened by my daughter, who teaches middle school kids. I learned that San Francisco was sold out, and if I was making a trip to Asia, it was to become the journey to find Labubu. Next stop, Taipei and...
by Stephen Henson | Tips and Advice |
In more than a half century, one is bound to have some scary travel moments. The good news is, despite visits to some 70 countries, I have never had a true near-death experience (nor witnessed one). But I’ve had my share of accidents, sickness, and frightening tales....
by Stephen Henson | Tips and Advice |
Most people would agree that food and travel go hand-in-hand. Some of our finest memories of a journey are tied to a wonderful meal steeped in the cuisine of a land. There is nothing like an authentic cheese fondue on a frigid night in Switzerland or Beijing noodle...
by Stephen Henson | Tips and Advice |
As a rule, I avoid “best travel” lists for several reasons. You should too, and I am about to tell you why. Whether it is a questionable motive, a one-size-fits-all mentality, clickbait, or simple bias, these lists of “The best places to travel this coming year!”...
by Stephen Henson | Tips and Advice |
I have been to some 70 countries about 700 cities, so I know how to pack for a trip. But a recent voyage caused me to purchase 8 travel items especially for a budget cruise line. I will quickly share with you the essentials of what to bring and not bring the next time...
by Stephen Henson | Tips and Advice |
This blog is all about upscale travel on a budget. Yet, despite the tips I will provide here and in my other articles, what you choose for luxury and where you decide to save is a very personal thing. These tips are suggestions from my travels to some 70 countries....
by Stephen Henson | Tips and Advice |
Food plays an important role in everyone’s travel memories. In my travel to some 70 countries, I remember many classic meals that expressed the culture as much as any sights did. Paring down the list of memorable meals from my journeys to just 27 entries was as...
by Stephen Henson | Tips and Advice |
It’s not difficult to take great travel photos of people, even using your phone’s camera. Years ago, I used to avoid having people in scenic pictures of foreign lands. Now, I have found that people can bring perspective to nature, a cultural angle, and most...
by Stephen Henson | Tips and Advice |
When I am not traveling, I am usually planning my next trip. It may be a place I have never been. Or it may be revisiting places I love, like these travel destinations from A to Z. I curated this list of places I have visited to inspire future journeys. If you have an...
