Independent travelers often avoid organized group tours in favor of sightseeing on their own.  Sometimes this is because they dislike the idea of being herded around on someone else’s schedule, sometimes it’s to save money, and I’m sure there are a myriad of other reasons.  I am all for saving money when I can, and [...]

Travelers love Ziploc bags.  Oh yes, we do. They have so many wonderful uses.  We have to pack those 3 oz bottles of liquids in them, and they’re good for containing anything that might leak in your luggage.  You can use them as a doggie bag for meal leftovers, as an organizational tool, and if [...]