Your Phone Is a Snitch
At the U.S. border, the Fourth Amendment doesn't apply to your phone. Officers can search it without a warrant — and they do. What's actually on there, and what you can do before you land.
Lee Rosen
The Airlines Know More Than the Government
The most complete surveillance profile on you as a traveler isn't in a government database — it's sitting with your airline. And you handed most of it over voluntarily, in exchange for miles you'll probably never use.
Need a Base? You Might Not Be a Nomad
Everyone asks whether we have a home base. After 11 years and 120+ countries, the answer is still no — and the question itself reveals a lot about how most people think about this life.
The Membership Trick: How to Buy Insurance Without Buying Insurance
Some membership organizations include real travel insurance buried in their benefits. Here's how to find coverage you didn't know you'd already paid for — and what the fine print actually says.
The Shower That Ends Everything
A story about a woman who had everything figured out — until a bad shower in Málaga unraveled the whole stack. What travel medical emergencies actually look like when they happen to someone you know.
Why the Independent Car Rental Is the Right Choice
The familiar logo at the rental counter feels safe. It isn't. Local and regional companies often carry better cars, lower prices, and more flexible policies — if you know how to vet them.
If You Can't Pay, You Don't Fly
A helicopter evacuation from Everest base camp can cost $10,000 before breakfast. Most trekkers have travel insurance that won't cover it. Here's what the policy actually needs to say.