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Flying is not for wimps

Jen Weigel: How to successfully handle common flying issues

On a recent flight, I was reminded that not everyone follows the rules of etiquette when they travel. One woman reclined her seat all the...

Carry-on breaks apart

Review: Carry-on luggage breaks apart

Name: The Truco Carry On

Going it alone? Single travelers get a break on tours from Ireland to Africa

Going it alone? Single travelers get a break on tours from Ireland to Africa

Joining a group as a solo traveler often costs extra — sometimes to the tune of hundreds of dollars. Here are some international trips...

Nation's most scenic roads

Nation's most scenic roads

Spring is here. No really, it is (don't pay attention to the weather on this one). And that means that thoughts of breaking your routine are...

Letting the kids plan the trip

Letting the kids plan the trip

I can't remember the last time I sat in the back seat of a car.

Reliving memories, even the bad ones, on a return trip

Reliving memories, even the bad ones, on a return trip

I struggled to keep my cool, though I wanted to pull my hair out.

Making sense of ancient history at Mt. Vesuvius

Making sense of ancient history at Mt. Vesuvius

Up, up the steep gravel path.

Travel insurance:  Don't leave home without it

Travel insurance: Don't leave home without it

I'm where no one wants to be on vacation -- the emergency room.

Looking for unique and affordable moments in Orlando

Looking for unique and affordable moments in Orlando

I'm standing on a rickety bridge some 50 feet above a roaring river; the bridge spans more than 100 feet. Ferocious Nile alligators --...

Celebs Travel

Going Away With...Glee dancer Harry Shum Jr.

Born in Puerto Limon, Costa Rica, to Chinese parents, Harry Shum Jr. once was best known for his dancing in films such as "You Got Served,"...

Going Away With...Icelandic composer Olafur Arnalds

Olafur Arnalds has a unique background. The neoclassical artist used to play drums for several hard-rock bands back home in Iceland....

Going Away With...Olympic swimmer Natalie Coughlin

Many people know that Natalie Coughlin is a world champion swimmer. She has won 11 Olympic medals, three of them gold, and made history in...

Going Away With... master griller Steven Raichlen

For his latest book, "Planet Barbecue" (Workman Publishing, $35), master griller Steven Raichlen traveled to 60 countries to see for himself...

Going Away With...violinist Ray Chen

Born in Taiwan, raised in Australia and living in Philadelphia, classical violinist Ray Chen doesn't spend much time at home these days....

Going Away With... The Wonder Girls

The Wonder Girls split their time between Seoul and New York City.

DogJaunt.com advises travelers bringing small pooches

DogJaunt.com advises travelers bringing small pooches

Looking for ideas and tips about how to keep Fido happy on the road and in the air? The answers just might be on this website.

Pet sitting tips for owners and caregivers

Pet sitting tips for owners and caregivers

Booking six months of pet-sitting services topped our to-do list for a long-term trip. We made arrangements for handling monthly fees to our...

The Frugal Traveler: Extreme pet travel

The Frugal Traveler: Extreme pet travel

Hammock in Paradise blogger Lisa Overman made a cross-country drive with a 120-pound dog and two elderly cats. Challenges included feline...

Tips for hitting the road with your pets

Tips for hitting the road with your pets

If you plan to hit the road over the holidays with little Fido in tow, there are a few things to keep in mind.

Cheap day trips for you and Fido

Cheap day trips for you and Fido

On the road and at home, pets are an integral part of our lives. Nearly 40 percent of U.S. households own at least one dog, according to the...

Nation's First Water Park for Dogs Opens in L.A.

Nation's First Water Park for Dogs Opens in L.A.

SUN VALLEY -- The nation's first water park, exclusively for dogs, has opened in Sun Valley.

5 cool carriers for the portable pet

5 cool carriers for the portable pet

Whether it's a vacation or merely a trip to the vet, a pet carrier is a smart investment. There are dozens, if not hundreds, of...