When I skied as a child, I didn’t think I would be doing it very often as an adult. Now, it’s a blessing that I get to live my dream of being able to ski at some of the best ski resorts in the world. But making it happen is…

Earlier this year, I made the decision to go to India when I found tickets for a really great deal and quickly booked them. Even though I invited some of my Indian friends to come with me, nobody ended up accompanying me. With comprehensive preparation and sufficient support from my…

In India, you should always be prepared to pay for things in three different ways: cash, UPI, and credit card. Just about everybody takes cash. UPI is the Indian version of Venmo but it’s accepted widely for basically everything. Credit cards operate on the major networks: Visa, Mastercard, and even…

I recently visited India for two weeks, a country where smartphones have proliferated and apps have become ubiquitous for many aspects of society. Therefore, it’s incredibly important to be able to stay connected throughout your whole trip. Among the various countries I’ve visited, I’ve found eSIMs to be excellent choices…

You may think that the first time you visit a new country is always going to be trial by fire. I’m happy to share that, with enough research and learning from good resources, you’ll be able to feel like a seasoned traveler on your very first trip to a new…