The first day of a trip is dangerous. Not because something dramatic is likely to happen. Not because your suitcase will vanish into the mysterious underground kingdom of lost luggage. Not even because your phone battery will suddenly develop the personality of a tired Victorian ghost. The first day is dangerous because most travelers try […]
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Bad weather gets blamed for a lot of disappointing trips. Rain ruins the view. Heat drains your energy. Wind turns your carefully planned outfit into a public negotiation. But the truth is this: most trips are not ruined by weather. They are quietly ruined by choosing the wrong hotel in the wrong neighborhood. A bad […]