Travel Junk Fees Are a Virus With No Easy Fix
Getting upset at junk fees is like getting upset at the flu. Sure, I’m annoyed…
Author: Sam Kemmis
Why I’m Still Rooting for Airbnb
Airbnb’s CEO Brian Chesky has gone full Willy Wonka. I was watching him at a…
Portland’s Airbnb Fiasco Shows Why Regulation Often Fails
Destinations around the country are trying to crack down on Airbnb and other short-term rentals.…
New Airline Requirements: Cash Refunds and Transparent Fees
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) announced two new sets of rules for airlines on…
Where Americans Are Traveling in 2024: By the Numbers
Americans are traveling abroad in droves. The number of U.S. citizens flying to international destinations…
How to Navigate Those Confusing Airline Fare Bundles
Buying airfare has become a marathon of decision-making. Which airline do you prefer? Should you…
Dynamic Pricing Is Coming for Everything in Travel
First it was Ubers. Then it was Wendy’s hamburgers (except the fast food chain clarified…
Ask a Travel Nerd: Why Is Comparing Travel Prices Still So Hard?
Traveling means confronting dozens of problems that our seemingly advanced civilization should have solved by…