by Stephen Henson | Tips and Advice |
If you are like me, when you aren’t traveling you are in planning mode for your next trip. Researching a new journey can be fun too. That’s why I follow these famous travel experts – Patricia Schultz, Rick Steves, Pauline Frommer, Don George, and more. Explore the...
by Stephen Henson | Tips and Advice |
Sometimes you simply can’t travel. That’s a good time to plan a future trip. It can be inspiring to read about places you might want to visit. With that in mind, we feature Stephen’s 6 most popular articles. Join us in learning more about Hawaii, Mexico, Sweden,...
by Stephen Henson | Tips and Advice |
I have taken more than a thousand flights, but I still admit to having airport anxiety. As a result, I have learned ways to deal with airport stress. After all, travel is supposed to reduce stress, not cause it! From leaving early to security tips to airport lounges,...
by Stephen Henson | Tips and Advice |
Having traveled to 53 countries and more than 600 cities, I have learned some lessons about what to take, how to take it, and what to leave behind. Now I share these little secrets, from gadgets to apps to packing tips, in what I call Stephen’s travel tips for 2018....
by Stephen Henson | Tips and Advice |
No matter what country you travel to, it is helpful to learn a few key phrases. For China this is important, because most people don’t speak English, and Mandarin is very different. Fear not. Try to learn a few words, and locals may point you in the right direction!...
by Stephen Henson | Tips and Advice |
I have never been in love with cruises. I like to figure out itineraries, ride trains, explore on my own. Besides, aren’t cruises just for old people and honeymooners? I finally take the plunge on a Baltic cruise and provide 8 reasons to cruise upscale on a budget. I...
by Stephen Henson | Tips and Advice |
I know Chicago can be an expensive city, but the rental car quotes seemed really high, even though I had used Costco’s Low Price Finder to compare four brands. Then I decided to add an extra day to my rental period. Voila! The total price actually went down by $100....
by Stephen Henson | Tips and Advice |
Have you ever considered a trip to India? What about a cruise through the Mediterranean? Do you dream of going on a safari in Africa or maybe hiking to the bottom of the Grand Canyon? How would you decide? Who would you ask? Where do you even start? The answer is to...
by Stephen Henson | Tips and Advice |
The hotel in Bangkok gave me a luxurious suite. In the morning I feasted on their sumptuous buffet breakfast. They granted me a 7:00pm checkout, since I was taking a late-night flight. All for free. It pays to be loyal to a hotel chain, in this case the former...
by Stephen Henson | Tips and Advice |
I didn’t want to spend US$18,000 for two Swiss business class tickets, L.A. to Zurich roundtrip. Later, the airline let me bid on those same lie-flat bed seats. Voila! … There is an airline flying business from the U.S. to Asia – wonderful Korean service for half the...
