The worst road trip annoyances, and what to do about them
It’s the little things that inflict big headaches when you’re driving during the summer, like poor road conditions, cellular dead spots and pretty much anything to do with bathrooms.
Christopher Elliott
Olympic thrills, and a few chills, on a summer Puget Sound adventure
Washington State’s Puget Sound area is famous for its moderate climate and postcard-perfect views of the Olympic mountain range. You’ve probably seen those gorgeous images of kayaks in the bay, a whale splashing in the distance, and, behind it all, snow-capped mountains.
Help, my Yoga app stopped working. Can you fix that?
When Ana Maria Roque’s yoga app stops working, she calls this advocate for help. But can the problems with this nonworking program be untangled?
What to do when your travel insurance doesn’t work
Travel insurance doesn’t always work. There, I said it.
How to find the perfect rental car for your next vacation
When it comes to rental cars, I’m picky. I like mine newish, but not brand new, roomy but not oversized, and stylish without being ostentatious.
You don’t know these consumer laws, but you probably should
It might be a stretch to say that American consumers are legally illiterate. After all, don’t we watch Law & Order?
Why won’t travel insurance cover my flight delay?
AXA Assistance USA promises John Schwegel that it will cover the cost of a ticket home after his flight is delayed. But then it doesn’t. How do you persuade AXA to change its mind?
I sent Amoma my bank information, but it won’t issue my refund
Greg Burton books a room well in advance through Amoma for a trip to celebrate his and his wife’s anniversary, but they find their daughter is going to have a baby — during their trip. He cancels and Amoma promises him a refund, but won’t process it without information Burton can’t provide. Can we help?
How to practice safe internet on the road
Somewhere along the Kenya-Tanzania border, 8,000 miles and eight time zones from home, I got the news no traveler wants to hear: My email account had been compromised.
Discovering the secrets of Oregon’s coast with the kids
Oregon’s cool and mysterious coast isn’t a what-you-see-is-what-you-get kind of place. Only repeated visits allow you to discover why it’s one of America’s most underrated destinations.