As someone with limited data, I’m always astounded how few apps work well offline and without data. I’m often toying with a new phone app that I can play while on the road. After far too many apps that I’ve burned through during a long bus ride, I’ve asked my fellow bloggers for their favorite travel game apps for iPhone and Android that work perfectly offline, so even if you’re on a long plane ride, you can still enjoy playing on your phone! I’ve tried to focus this list on
Airline Reviews, Airport Reviews, and Flying Tips
Tips for surviving a delayed flight when you have connecting flights
This is a request from a friend of mine. As someone who has flown a lot, on a budget, I have a lot of experience with delayed flights. It’s particularly stressful when you have a connection that you cannot miss and through no fault of your own, your flight is delayed. I include some tips for avoiding this kind of situation in the future, tips for relaxing when your flight is delayed, and tips for making your connected flight when your flight is delayed.
…Sleeping in JFK Airport: Survival tips for your overnight JFK layover
Travel is not always glamorous. On my recent trip back to the US, we had an overnight layover at JFK between disconnected flights. The gap was long enough that I wondered if it was worthwhile, but we decided to try out sleeping at JFK airport. Keep reading for tips for surviving this lovely JFK layover.
…Your ultimate guide to flying internationally with a cat: Tips & Essentials
One of the most challenging experiences that we had in terms of moving abroad was moving our cat. I adopted Lu in the United States at a shelter. Admittedly, she’s not so keen on traveling, but I knew that when we moved abroad that she had to come with us. Since then, she’s traveled with us to four countries following our various moves around Europe by plane and by train. I include my experience traveling with my cat internationally, some tips for traveling with your cat, and my favorite cat traveling accessories, including an airline approved pet carrier.
…Your insider guide to a perfect layover in Amsterdam by a local
As a seasoned traveler through Schiphol Airport who lives in Holland, I’ve been asked quite a few times about making the most of a layover in Amsterdam while transiting through Schiphol Airport. Although I’ve flown a lot, I find Schiphol to be one of the better airports that I’ve flown through due to its easy public transit connection with Amsterdam, its clear signage in English, and how quickly you can get out of the airport once you get your bags. This guide to a layover in Schiphol will help you think of some nice activities to fill up your Schiphol layover.
…A review of flying with TUI airlines long haul from Amsterdam to Orlando (Sanford)
Prior to moving to the Netherlands, I had NEVER heard of TUI airlines. I’m writing this review of TUI airlines because I couldn’t find much about flying with TUI in English and I think that it’s a great alternative to more expensive options. Although I travel a lot, I’m often skeptical of flying with new airlines, especially if the price is that good and it’s a direct flight to somewhere that I want to go. Keep reading for my experience of flying with TUI airlines and what to know before you fly with TUI airlines!
…Your insider guide to Schiphol airport with tips for traveling through Schiphol
As someone who regularly travels through Schiphol airport, I figured that it was time to write a guide to Schiphol Airport, one of my favorite airports in the world, with some insider tips to help others traveling through Schiphol more easily find their gate, find good airport food, and get to their destination as quickly as possible!
…How to get from Amsterdam to Schiphol Airport by train step-by-step
If you’re visiting Amsterdam, you might be flying out of Schiphol Airport. I have taken the train between Amsterdam and Schiphol countless time and the train is the best way to get to Schiphol from Amsterdam. I include some tips with some photos and step-by-step instructions to make it easy to catch your flight!
…How to get from Schiphol Airport to Amsterdam by train step-by-step
As someone who lived in Amsterdam, I am often asked how to get from Schiphol Airport to Amsterdam by train. It’s pretty easy to go independently from Schiphol to Amsterdam (and vice versa), however, I’ve included a step-by-step guide with photos on how to navigate the Dutch trains to get to Amsterdam to start off your Dutch adventure.
…Is WOW air worth it? An honest review of flying economy class
As someone who loves to travel and who lives abroad, I often try out budget airlines that fly between Europe and the United States. On my most recent trip back home, I flew with WOW airlines, a budget Icelandic airline between Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) and New York City (JFK). On the way home, I flew from New York city to Schiphol Airport with WOWAir.
I have not been compensated at all for this review, but I thought that an honest review of WOW air would be helpful for anyone looking for an affordable flight to/from Europe or the United States, even if you’re not visiting Iceland.
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