In 2017, Chris published The Millennial's Guide to Making Happiness and did a TEDx talk shortly after on MESH: his system for happier living based on travels to 41 countries. Seeing how money could ...

Moving swiftly, Felicitas pinched the pillows in half with her forearm so they slid smoothly into the pillowcase. She flung the double-sized mattress up as if it didn’t weigh over 50 pounds and tucked ...

Getting an early hotel check-in can make travel days smoother and more comfortable. Early access means you can rest, freshen up, or begin exploring without waiting for the usual mid afternoon check-in ...

When you’re booking a flight overseas or across the country, a red-eye flight can often be the cheapest option. During the moment of purchase, it always seems like a great idea. You’ll save money, and ...

Hotels need a card at check-in to cover incidentals. You may be able to hand over a credit card or a debit card. There are reasons a credit card should be your go-to option in this type of scenario.

If you've ever arrived at a hotel early and been told your room isn't ready, you're experiencing a well-established hospitality routine. These afternoon check-in timings aren't random at all. They are ...

When you ask about the specific location of the room, the clerk becomes personally involved in your room choice—and does not leave it up to whatever the hotel reservations system has assigned you.