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...

Jan 22 2013
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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...

Dec 11 2012
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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. -...

Nov 28 2012
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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...

Nov 07 2012
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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!        

Oct 24 2012
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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...

Sep 18 2012
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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...

Sep 13 2012
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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...

Sep 07 2012
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One Time in China.....

...we were taught the art of packing. Not safe, but high!     

Sep 02 2012
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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...

Aug 27 2012
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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...

Aug 22 2012
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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...

Aug 01 2012
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