A place designed to separate you from your dignity and cash. I went to a “hidden gem” I saw on TikTok. There were 4,000 other… Read More »The Tourist Trap

Eating your way across the ocean, one plate at a time. On a cruise, the only thing that moves faster than the ship is the… Read More »The Cruise Buffet

Paying money to live like a homeless person for a weekend. Camping is a great way to spend thousands of dollars to sleep on a… Read More »The Camping Adventure

Fitting your entire life into a carry-on bag. I spent three hours trying to fit ten days of clothes into a tiny bag. I feel… Read More »The Packing Paradox

Buying giant chocolate bars because they feel free (they aren’t). I bought a gallon of perfume at the Duty Free shop. I don’t even wear… Read More »The Duty Free Shop

The difference between Instagram and the actual rainy beach. I posted a photo of the sunset. In reality, I was standing behind a trash can… Read More »The Vacation Photo

Walking past the curtain and feeling the judgment of the wealthy. I walked through First Class on my way to Coach. It was the longest… Read More »The First Class Dream

When your high school Spanish fails you in a real café. I tried to order coffee in Rome. Now I’m the proud owner of a… Read More »The Language Barrier

Technology vs. the old-fashioned way of getting lost. My GPS told me to turn left into a lake. My wife told me the GPS was… Read More »The Road Trip Map

Buying things you will definitely regret as soon as you land. I bought a “I Love NY” t-shirt in Florida. The vendor didn’t care, and… Read More »The Souvenir Logic