The Clever Travel Companion Updates
Making Airport Security Less Painful
Nobody likes security lines at the airport. It seems like every other day there is some new outrage over TSA and their “rules”. Since things aren’t...
Pickpocket Loss Stories from J, the Travel Authority
Janine over at the blog J, the Travel Authority recently hosted a giveaway, asking travelers to related their pickpocket / travel loss stories. Here are a few...
Smarter Travel Reader Stories; Part 1
We recently ran a 'tell us the worst thing you ever lost when traveling' competition in cooperation with Travel Smarter. Here are some of the contributions. -...
Couch Surfing Cook: Hello from Vietnam
Wylie, aka the Couch Surfing Cook has landed in Vietnam. She send us a snapshot of her wearing a Clever Travel Companion tank top in front...
Rocamadour, France, Simply Breathtaking!
As unbelievable this town in France is, it's actually for real. Much of it carved right out of the mountainside. Amazing!
Sarlat, a Beautiful Town in the Lot, France
In my opinion Sarlat in the Lot region is one fo France's most beautiful places. The whole region is full of beautiful old houses, villages, castles, monasteries. And they...
Round - a - What? How to Conquer Roundabouts Abroad
Driving on a roundabout can be hard for Americans who are not used to them. While roundabouts are popular in many European countries they are not...
Grand Canyon in the Fall
To all of you who have not yet visited the Grand Canyon but are contemplating a fall trip.... here are some photos from my second trip...
One Time in China.....
...we were taught the art of packing. Not safe, but high!
Why do they drive on the "wrong" side in some countries?!
Throughout history most countries have driven on the left side of the road in accordance with left-side laws kept by each country. In fact, there is...
Travel Story: A Pickpocketing in Ireland
This is the story of Krista Gulbransen of San Francisco who was on vacation in Dublin with a friend who was visiting her father for the...
Couchsurfing, New Aadventures & Making New Friends
A while back we received an email from Wylie, aka the Couchsurfing Cook. She told us about a long awaited trip she was embarking on and about...