Author: MKELLYWOODRUFF

Most guests who arrive at Twin Farms in Barnard, Vermont know they’re checking into one of the finest small hotels in North America. Fewer know they’re sleeping inside the former home of Dorothy Thompson, one of the most extraordinary women of the twentieth century. If you haven’t heard of her…

The desire to spend time in Europe is easy to understand. Long meals. Unhurried days. A pace that feels different from ordinary life. But Europe isn’t always possible. Flights are expensive, schedules don’t cooperate, or the calendar won’t bend. What many travelers don’t realize is that a handful of hotels…

There is a very specific kind of travel frustration that tends to happen at the worst possible moment: When you’re told you’re missing a document you’ve never heard of. Ugh. Don’t let that be an International Driving Permit. It is a small detail, but it can completely derail your plans…

Experienced travelers rely on a few simple habits to navigate flight disruptions, airport delays, and unexpected changes smoothly. The travel world goes through strange patches from time to time. Headlines get loud. Routes change. Things that once felt routine can suddenly feel a little uncertain. If that makes a long-planned…

What It Covers, What It Doesn’t, and How to Choose the Right Policy Travel insurance can be confusing, but understanding what it covers, what it doesn’t, and when it actually makes sense to buy it can make a big difference when planning a trip. Many travelers know they should at…

If spending early November moving between thermal spa properties in southern Tuscany sounds like a good idea, that’s because it is. Thermal spa properties are scattered throughout the Tuscan hills, all fed by the same mineral-rich springs. I wandered between three with very different personalities to see how the setting…

Flying is hard on the body in subtle ways. Dry air, long periods of sitting, disrupted sleep, questionable food choices, and less-than-ideal hygiene conditions all add up. The goal is not perfection or a midair wellness ritual. It is to arrive feeling functional, clear-headed, and reasonably human. Knowing how to…

Why Air Travel Dehydrates You (and How to Stay Hydrated) One of my main non-negotiables for air travel (well, life in general, really) is hydration. I’m not talking about casual, sometimes-sips-of-water. I’m talking about the unhinged consumption of quantities of water that, in a typical environment, may lead to drowning…

International travel is one of life’s great privileges, and preparation helps ensure a smooth experience. While most travelers (rightly) focus on passports, visas, and insurance, a step with growing importance for Americans traveling abroad is enrolling in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP). Enrolling in STEP is free, takes just…