Travel recommendation and advise from my 20+ years traveling around the world.
by Christine Sarkis, SmarterTravel Staff – November 18, 2015 Some people are natural minimalists. They can travel the world with nothing more than a change of underwear and a toothbrush. And then there are the rest of us who need a little help to reap the benefits of the carry-on-only lifestyle. Happily, help is easy to come by in the form of packing aids that allow us to fit a little more stuff... 
by Christine Sarkis, SmarterTravel Staff – January 27, 2016 The best travel packers are those who have a clear sense of their priorities. For some, it’s to keep things as lightweight as possible; for others, to be as prepared as possible for every eventuality, baggage-fees-be-damned; and for many, it’s to arrive at their destination with a suitcase full of wrinkle-free clothes.... 
May 21, 2015 by Oyster.com There’s nothing that will ruin your vacation faster than getting scammed out of your hard-earned money—and even the most seasoned travelers can sometimes get tricked. (There’s no shame in it—I’ve personally fallen victim to both pickpockets and dishonest taxi drivers, and I do this for a living.) But “forewarned” is “forearmed,” which is... 
February 19, 2016 by Caroline Morse, SmarterTravel Staff There’s nothing that will ruin your vacation faster than getting scammed out of your hard-earned money—and even the most seasoned travelers can sometimes get tricked. (There’s no shame in it—I’ve personally fallen victim to both pickpockets and dishonest taxi drivers, and I do this for a living.) But “forewarned” is... 
Experiences are better than things, you seem to read everywhere lately, and we couldn’t agree more, so this Valentine’s Day, rather than buying cards and flowers and jewelry, why don’t you head somewhere truly romantic? Italy is full of idyllic spots for romance and we’ve asked some of Italy’s bloggers to share their favorite one in the place where they’re based. Check their insider’s tips below (ordered... 