KandaceNov 8, 20231 min readTrain travel in GermanyAh, Germany. I live in a steady churn between Heimweh and Fernweh, and the trains have something to do with that. Here are some tips.
KandaceOct 18, 20232 min readVia Rail: Tuesdays and Black FridayVia Rail is Canada's train line. Of note, it's the link from Windsor, Canada to Toronto, Canada, where you can take the UP Express to...
KandaceMar 8, 20232 min readSoon, but not too soonWhen it comes to British rail fare, time is money, but in a real-life Goldilocks dilemma, you need to get it just right Like virtually...
KandaceApr 8, 20211 min readRail pass or individual ticket?Unless you're traveling long distances on consecutive days, which I don't recommend, you're probably better off donating your money to a...
KandaceMar 19, 20201 min readInsider's tip: Left LuggageHauling your luggage around, even if you "only" traveled with a carry-on, is zero fun. Add in additional challenges of uneven sidewalks,...
KandaceNov 27, 20192 min readKnow a good flight from badYou might hear that it's easy to recognize a good flight, but it depends on your preference of cost, departure time, arrival time.
KandaceNov 20, 20191 min readNew York's High LineThe High Line, near Chelsea and Greenwich Village, is as useful as it is unusual.
KandaceAug 14, 20193 min readYour trip homeYou're probably so focused on your trip that you're not thinking about what comes afterward: your trip home.
KandaceJul 3, 20192 min readMulti-city vs. round-trip ticketWhen you reserve your airfare, you have a couple choices: round-trip or multi-city (also called open-jawed). Each has its benefits.
KandaceJun 26, 20193 min readLong-distance rail pass or individual ticket?Should you get a rail pass or order individual tickets? It's confusing to figure out on your own, but here are some tips.
KandaceMay 21, 20191 min readShuttles from airportsIt sounds appealing, doesn't it? Let a hotel or parking agency pick you up at the airport with a shuttle.
KandaceMay 15, 20193 min readWhat can you do in a city stopover?You just found terrific round-trip airfare, but it includes a stopover, or long layover: 24 hours or more. Should you book it?
KandaceMay 8, 20195 min readFind inexpensive airfareHow does a cash-strapped family squeeze international travel into the schedule and budget?
KandaceMar 6, 20192 min readHack Google Maps to find your wayEd. note - check out my YouTube channel for all my videos, and consider giving them a "thumbs up" or even subscribing. I update the...
KandaceFeb 20, 20192 min readDecisions: plane or trainThe choices that other countries offer may surprise you.
KandaceDec 17, 20183 min readPublic transit pros' tipsYou're probably going to rely on public transit at least part of the time.
KandaceDec 10, 20184 min readArrival day: nap or push through?Jumping time zones is hard on your mind or body.
KandaceDec 7, 20181 min readIs that cheap ticket really a big win?Know what you’re signing up for when you order airfare.
