Tipping is more confusing than ever. Here’s expert advice for navigating today’s service culture. By Erica Sweeney When checking out at a clothing store recently, Mariah Grumet was unexpectedly prompted to tip the sales associate. She decided to give $5 because she says she received “wonderful service.” Still, it...
Savvy travel pros share their recommendations on products that can ease the way By Carrie Kirby Robin Wilson-Beattie, a sexuality and disability educator based in the San Francisco Bay Area, took 45 trips by air last year. Since she has a disability that prevents her from walking long...
In the market for a travel rewards card? Here’s some expert advice. By Sara J. Welch Dear reader, I have a confession to make. I don’t have a travel rewards card, even though I’ve been a travel writer for over 20 years. When I was a full-time travel reporter,...
Here are 10 apps that will make your trips more efficient, less stressful, and more fun By Cayla Mihalovich When Fora Travel advisor Abbie Synan debated between dozens of farm cheeses in Albania, she pulled out her Google Translate app to help her decide which to buy. It’s something she...
Business travel is slowly heading toward pre-pandemic levels. But for some, the cost savings in video meetings may lead to a new normal. By Sara J. Welch Leslie Shannon, the Silicon Valley–based head of ecosystem and trend scouting for Nokia, has visited 70 countries for business. Until...
Solo travel by women is on the rise. Here’s what you need to know to plan, stay safe—and have the time of your life. By Erin Klenow In 2015, Kristel Rodriguez was looking forward to her first trip to Southeast Asia, where she planned to explore Thailand, Malaysia,...
