This post is posted by The Hipmunk on Hipmunk’s Tailwind Blog on February 19,2016 There’s nothing quite like the open road! It’s tempting to just get in the car and hit the highway, but road-trips are a significant investment of time and energy, and […]
How to Avoid Getting Sick on Your Next Flight
This post is posted by TheHipmunk on Hipmunk’s Tailwind Blog on January 22,2016. Forget snakes on a plane. Worry about the germs. Research shows that air travelers are at a higher risk for infection than people going about their daily lives. Just how are illnesses spread […]
From One-to Five-Stars: Which Type of Hotel Gives You the Most for Your Money
This post is posted by TheHipmunk on Hipmunk’s Tailwind Blog on January 13,2016. Sure, five-star hotels may offer you the best in terms of service, comfort, and amenities, but there’s a big difference between “best” and “best value” hotels. Which hotels offer the best value isn’t always […]
The Best Bayside Hotels in Mountain View, CA
Photo by Bob Cummins via Trover Mountain View is a top destination for business travelers as it is home to many top tech companies from Apple to Google. With Stanford University just a few miles away, as well as family friendly attractions and California’s eternal sunshine, Mountain View […]
Tips, Tricks, and Hacks for Staying Productive on Long Flights
This post is posted by thehipmunk on Hipmunk’s Tailwind Blog on December 8,2015. The lure of in-flight entertainment systems and bad magazines make it easy to drift into a lazy stupor on airplane trips. For fliers looking to boost their next trip’s productivity, here are the best strategies […]
International Christmas Traditions You Have to See Firsthand
This post is posted by thehipmunk on Hipmunk’s Tailwind Blog on December 7,2015. This Christmas, replace chestnuts roasting on an open fire and Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer with straw goats, rollerskates, and St. Nick’s demonic alter ego by venturing abroad for the holiday. Travelers interested in […]
How to Avoid Holiday Travel Stresses
This post is posted by thehipmunk on Hipmunk’s Tailwind Blog on December 3,2015. The stresses of holiday travel can bring out the worst in all of us. One surveyfound 44 percent of respondents admitted to losing their tempers during a trip, while one third have yelled at […]
7 Travel Destinations Made Famous by James Bond
This post is posted by thehipmunk on Hipmunk’s Tailwind Blog on December 3,2015. With the recent debut of the latest installment in the James Bond movie franchise, Spectre, we’ve been reminded of one of 007’s greatest qualities—namely, that he’s better traveled than most people on the planet (okay, he’s a fictional character, but […]
The Beginner’s Guide to Renting a Car for Vacation
This post is posted by thehipmunk on Hipmunk’s Tailwind Blog on November 22,2015. For anyone who’s been living under a rock, we’re here to break the bad news: In the U.S., Thanksgiving is the busiest travel period of the year—and if you’re planning to rent a car, the competition is going to […]
Read This Post and Take Better Photos
This post was posted by thehipmunk on Hipmunk’s Tailwind Blog October 26,2015. When you put in the time, effort, and money to travel somewhere, it’s only natural to want to take better photos and document the experience in order to relive it down the […]