The Travel Toolkit

Apps, Hacks & Habits That Make Every Trip Easier (and Cheaper).

The Ultimate Guide to Colombia Visas

Confused about Colombian visas? Here’s the 2025 playbook that turns paperwork chaos into your ticket to paradise.

Retire in Colombia on Social Security

Stretch a modest Social Security check (and ~$70k in home equity) into a safe, comfortable, middle-class life—rent, healthcare, and fun included.

How to Extend Your Tourist Stay in Colombia

Stretch your Colombian adventure from 90 to 180 days—without fines, airport meltdowns, or bureaucratic headaches.

When Airlines Lose Your Luggage

Lost luggage doesn’t have to mean lost money—here’s how to make airlines pay up in 2025.

Renting in Colombia

Why renting in Colombia feels like an obstacle course — and how to win the game as a foreigner.

Eating Out in Bogotá

From $2 margaritas to $70 sushi feasts, Bogotá’s dining scene delivers world-class flavor at wallet-friendly prices.

Retiring in Asia?

Here’s where your Social Security stays yours—and where the tax man still wants a slice.

Disney’s Next Kingdom

From castle dreams to desert skylines: how Disney’s Abu Dhabi park blends classic magic with Emirati soul—and why it could be Imagineering’s boldest park yet.

The New Rules of Travel

From London to Bali, the days of showing up with just a passport are over—here’s how to stay ahead of the new travel rules.

The Ultimate Europe Bucket List

(With Side Trips that Make it Legendary)

Grocery Costs in Europe:

Real Receipts, Real Surprises

The Smart Traveler’s Guide to Beating TSA

Skip the Line: Because your trip shouldn’t start with a shoeless shuffle through TSA

The Real TSA Rules for Traveling With Pets

TSA Rules for Tech Travelers:

How to Fly Without Losing Your Gear (or Your Mind)

Colombia’s Retirement Visa:

How to Turn Your Pension Into a Golden Ticket

Italian Citizenship Secrets Revealed

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