I have been saying this for years. I have not checked any luggage in well over 20 years and for good reason! When my son was just a little guy, I managed to pack everything including the kitchen sink in...
The Savvy Tourist recognizes the importance of a good travel agent. I receive many inquiries for assistance in booking trips and for sound vacation advice. Well, I am always willing to share my expert advice and my humble opinion when...
The journey to Thailand from our home was indeed a long one. We flew from Los Angleles, CA to Narita,Japan, then continued on to Bangkok, Thailand. It was a combined 18 hours of flight time, which I said I'd never...
One of my absolute favorite vacations is when we take the time to drive up the coast of California. As most of my savvy readers already know, I live in the SoCal region (Southern California for all you folks not...
Katherine Connor of Boon Lott's Elephant Sanctuary - Why I do what I do to help the elephants Anyone who wishes to get involved by helping to sponsor our trip, please click on the donate button below. All proceeds will...
This is what I read this morning while shopping for travel gear suitable for our upcoming Thailand trip. One of my favorite affiliate travel vendors, Walkabout Travel Gear LLC sells a nice cooling fan that you wear around your neck...
I was recently invited to attend a very special wine tasting event at Thornton Winery, located in the breathtaking Temecula Valley Wine Country. The warm and welcoming Thornton family had a new series of wines that they were unveiling and...
Deep in the jungle of Thailand lies a magical place filled with love, compassion, and a special understanding for the survival of elephants. Boon Lott's Elephant Sanctuary, or "BLES" for simplicity sake, provides a safe haven for elephants to live...
There are new things on the horizon here at The Savvy Tourist. The most exciting of which is that Savvy Annie will soon have a travel partner. Meet Dexter, a.k.a. "The Bug". Dexter has been my very faithful friend and...
If you’re heading to Australia for the first time, you’ll be delighted and surprised at some of the turns of phrase and slang terms used. Although essentially the same language as the Old World, Australian English has evolved its very...
