Traveling In Focus Blog

Our travel blog page is the online equivalent of a whirlwind tour around North America.

Here, you’ll find our latest articles packed with crazy adventures, travel blunders, and those hidden gems we stumbled upon – all served with a side of our unbeatable wit and charm.

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A couple embraces and kisses on a bridge in Venice, Italy, with a charming canal and vibrant historic buildings in the background.

12 Most Romantic Places On Earth…Book Before It’s Too Late!

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Why Last-Minute Travelers Love Ireland: No Reservations Required

A hauntingly illuminated Edinburgh Castle perched on a hill under a dark, moody sky, creating a dramatic and atmospheric nighttime view.

16 Terrifying Scottish Haunts Guaranteed To Give You Goosebumps

A detailed view of the luxurious interior of a Ram 1500 truck, featuring a leather-wrapped steering wheel with wood accents and a high-tech dashboard.

Travel Smarter: Choosing The Right Rental Car For Your Vacation

A ginger tabby cat resting inside a closed pet carrier, gazing out through the metal grate, placed on a couch.

15 Safety Tips For Cat Travel That Even Seasoned Pet Owners Miss

A bright, aerial view of Stockholm’s Old Town (Gamla Stan) surrounded by waterways. Historic buildings with colorful facades and prominent church spires create a picturesque skyline.

14 Expensive Cities That Are A No-Go For Frugal Travelers

A melting snowman wearing a black hat, with a sad expression, standing in the rain as snowflakes fall.

12 Ways Winter Weather Could Ruin Your Upcoming Vacation

A tranquil alpine village at sunset, with snow-covered rooftops, a frozen lake, and towering mountains in the background wrapped in mist.

14 Popular Travel Destinations To Avoid This Winter

A stunning temple by a serene lake in Bali is bathed in golden hues from a dramatic sunset, with vibrant orange skies and lush green hills in the background reflecting on the water.

Overcrowded Destinations To Dodge In 2025

A small poodle wearing a banana-print shirt and a colorful miniature sombrero sits inside an open black suitcase, ready for travel.

13 Forgotten Gadgets That Can Completely Change Your Travel Experience

Two individuals in astronaut suits, one sitting inside a futuristic capsule with a laptop, the other standing outside waving, showcasing a space exploration or science-themed interaction.

Capsule Hotels Worldwide That Offer Comfort And Privacy For Solo Travelers

A grand castle-like hotel nestled in a lush green forest with a backdrop of towering mountains, under a warm sunset sky.

12 Haunted Museums That Are Pure Paranormal Magic

A person in a red jacket stands atop rocky terrain, silhouetted against a dramatic green aurora illuminating the night.

12 Essential Tips For Capturing The Northern Lights On Your Winter Travels

A row of vintage Cadillacs buried nose-first in the ground, covered in vibrant graffiti, set against a flat, open desert landscape with a clear blue sky.

12 Secretly Stunning Bus Trips Across The U.S. Most People Overlook

A woman wearing a stylish black sun hat lounges at the edge of a swimming pool, holding a green beverage, with palm trees and resort buildings blurred in the background.

11 Most Common Complaints About All-Inclusive Resorts

A bird’s-eye view of a railway yard with numerous parallel train tracks and stationary trains, creating a symmetrical and industrial visual pattern.

15 Countries Where Train Travel Can Derail Your Vacation Plans

A grand view of the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral in Sofia, Bulgaria, with its green and golden domes glowing against a pastel sunset sky.

13 Amazing Cities That Will Make You Forget About Paris

A French Bulldog dressed in a gingerbread man costume, sitting in the snow with a bright blue sky in the background.

The Most Unnecessary Winter Travel Gear You’ve Been Tricked Into Buying

A black steam train emits thick, billowing smoke as it powers through a snowy landscape, with dense clouds of steam filling the overcast sky.

11 Scenic Train Rides That Transform Winter Into Magic

A stunning nighttime view of Baku’s skyline featuring the illuminated Flame Towers glowing red, surrounded by city lights and a calm waterfront reflecting the vibrant architecture.

Skip The Big Names: 14 Cities With Skylines Worth the Trip

A stunning night view of Waikiki Beach in Honolulu, Hawaii. The shoreline is lit up by city lights with rows of skyscrapers, calm blue ocean waters, and Diamond Head crater in the distance.

14 Places Where Bringing Kids Will Be a Mistake

A cheerful man with a red Santa hat and glasses has colorful Christmas ornaments and lights hanging from his beard, creating a humorous and festive look.

17 Unique Christmas Traditions Across the Globe

A festive outdoor scene featuring a towering Christmas tree in the middle of a plaza, surrounded by buildings and small holiday-themed attractions, under a clear blue sky.

Skip The Usual Travel Spots And Visit Real-Life Holiday Movie Filming Locations

A small town with a toy lens used to create an effect that makes the town look like a small toy model.

15 U.S. Small Towns That Promise Warm Welcomes and Smiles

A group of hikers walking through a scenic valley, surrounded by lush green trees and hills, with a smiling woman in the foreground carrying a blue backpack and trekking pole.

11 Dangerous Oversights Only Bad Adventure Guides Make

A heartwarming image of an elderly couple in winter coats and scarves smiling at each other as they walk through softly falling snow. The background is filled with glowing festive lights, giving the scene a cozy atmosphere.

12 Snowy Villages That Feel Like A Hallmark Holiday Movie

A yellow warning sign says "holiday scams ahead" and in the background there is a bokeh of colored holiday lights.

12 Holiday Travel Scams to Watch Out for This Year

A magical night view of the Harbin Ice Festival, featuring vibrant, illuminated ice sculptures of buildings and structures glowing in various colors under a dark winter sky.

14 Cities to Experience the World’s Coldest Temperatures

A hiker takes a stunning photo of rocky peaks with his cell phone.

15 Ways You’re Sabotaging Your Travel Photos Unknowingly

A close-up of a passenger gripping an airplane armrest, showcasing a moment of air travel inside the cabin.

14 Airports Where Landing Is a Heart-Pounding Adventure

A large dog with a winter coat hood with fur over his head sits with its eyes closed in the falling snow.

14 Signs Of Anxiety In Dogs To Look For When Traveling With Your Pet

A woman in a yellow bikini top and sunhat taking a selfie on a boat, with turquoise waters and lush green mountains in the background.

13 Annoying Travel Behaviors That Make You Unpopular

Bumper to bumper cars along with motorbikes fill the scene.

12 Surprising Travel Mistakes With Serious Environmental Costs

An intricately sculpted ice castle under a bright blue sky, featuring arched entryways and towers made entirely of transparent ice blocks, with snow-capped peaks in the background.

15 Unbelievable Winter Festivals Hidden Across the Globe

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12 Shocking Airline Secrets They Hope You Never Discover

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16 Ways Budget Airlines Cut Corners To Give You A Cheaper Flight

A vibrant outdoor festival with a young woman wearing a red plaid shirt on someone's shoulders, raising her arms in excitement amidst a cheering crowd under a sunny blue sky.

14 Epic Festival Hacks Every First-Timer Needs to Survive

A long, deserted corridor with damaged blue-tiled walls and broken windows, bathed in cold natural light, illustrating the eerie quiet of an abandoned medical facility.

13 Creepy Abandoned Asylums That Are Open to Brave Tourists

A white duck with its head submerged underwater, leaving only its tail feathers and bright orange feet visible above the rippling surface.

12 Worst Ways to Ruin a Great Shot in Overcrowded Places

A cheerful mug of hot cocoa topped with whipped cream, marshmallows, and chocolate shavings, featuring a smiling gingerbread cookie nestled on top, against a background of soft holiday lights.

15 American Cities With Winter Drinks That Are Totally Worth the Hype

A winter road bordered by snow-laden trees under a soft, foggy sky, creating a serene and chilly atmosphere.

13 Dangerous Winter Roads No Traveler Should Attempt

A person dressed as Santa Claus, with their back turned, looks over a beautifully lit cityscape at night. Snow falls gently in the scene, with warm bokeh lights adding a festive glow.

15 Dazzling Holiday Escapes to Revive Your Love for Christmas

View from inside a naturally sculpted rock formation, showcasing a stunning coastal landscape with green hills and blue waters under a vibrant sky.

Escape the Ordinary: 15 Unique Spots to Visit Before the World Catches On

Two women standing in the back of a red Jeep wave their arms in the air while driving down an open road through a desert landscape, with mountains in the distance.

Planning Your First Epic Road Trip? Don’t Forget These 14 Essential Savings Tips

Sliced preserved eggs displayed on a wooden board with a dipping sauce. The eggs' dark green yolks and translucent black whites are highlighted.

15 Gross Foods People Actually Eat To Try On Your Travels If You Dare

A silhouette of a photographer capturing the sunset with a camera on a tripod, set against a golden-orange sky during the golden hour.

17 Worst Travel Photography Blunders Every Traveler Makes On Occasion

The faces of Mount Rushmore under a dramatic grey and blue sky.

12 Must-See American Symbols Across the U.S. That Define Freedom

An overturned ice cream cone with melting scoops of vanilla and chocolate rests on a tiled floor, starting to melt.

50 Bizarre Statutes To Know Before Your USA Road Trip

A beautiful brick house surrounded by snow-covered trees and ground, glowing warmly as the sun sets behind a purple and pink sky.

14 Home Safety Essentials To Do Before Your Winter Travel Escape

A female passenger sits listening to large headphones while looking out the window smiling.

14 Hacks Frequent Flyers Use to Survive Long Flights

Jamie Lee Curtis and 2 others sit in a car in the fog for the movie The Fog

15 Must-Watch Movies From 1980 to Relive Nostalgia on Your Next Trip

A woman in a hotel room chows down on pizza while lying in her rob with sunglasses on.

15 Shocking Hotel Charges That Can Empty Your Wallet

A blue open suitcase with clothes sits on the floor along with a passport, money, and a small toy airplane.

13 Travel Packing Habits You Need to Ditch Now

A brighly colored male cardinal sits on an evergreen tree branch covered in snow.

12 Winter Bird Photography Tips to Elevate Your Craft

A pair of golden-brown, salted pretzels lying next to a rustic wooden beer mug, partially wrapped in a paper bag on a burlap cloth.

14 Tooth-Damaging Foods to Avoid While Traveling

A couple embrace in front of the Eiffel Tower in Paris.

12 Absolute Worst Times Of Year To Plan A Romantic Couples Getaway

A woman in a puffy coat and knit hat holds her head while seated in a snowy forest.

14 Hidden Risks of Winter Travel: What No One Tells You

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7 Most Beautiful National Parks In The U.S. To Put On Your Bucket List

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Visit These 7 Least Visited National Parks Before They Become Popular

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9 Incredible Places To Visit In The U.S.A. In February (2024)

Allen Street Tombstone Arizona

25 Best Things To Do In Tombstone, AZ (From An Expert)

new york city from a birds eye view from high above, with the empire state building in the center surrounded by tall buildings at sunset

These Are The Top 8 U.S. Foodie Cities According To New Report

One of the many bavarian inspired buildings in Leavenworth, with colorful fronts and pointed roofs

Is Leavenworth Worth Visiting? Reasons Why & Things To Do (2024)

the marina in seattle just after sunset with boats docked and the great wheel lit up

Is Seattle Worth Visiting? Reasons Why & Best Things To Do

snow sits along the shore at reflection lake with trees and mount rainier in the background

Mount Rainier In Spring: Weather & Best Things To Do

the boothill graveyard building with two benches out front, behind the building sits the famous cemetery

7 Best Tombstone Ghost Tours To Spook You (2024)

two saguaro arms fill the frame in front of a blue sky with white flowers blooming on the head of the arms

Saguaro National Park In Spring: Weather & Things To Do

the top of mount rainier at sunset, with oranges, pinks and purples glowing above the snow covered peak

Mount Rainier In Winter: Weather & Things To Do

a cityscape of seattle with puget sound in the front and the city skyline in the back in front of a orange sunset sky

Does It Snow In Seattle? & Best Things To Do In Winter

a doorway with colorful purple and blue painted adobe walls and red door

7 Best Tucson Biking Tours Not To Miss

crescent lake with an incredible refection of a sunset sky, surrounded by green trees

Olympic National Park In Spring: Weather & Things To Do

view of puget sound with the ferry out in the water and the buildings along the shore

Is Seattle In Washington DC? Cut Out The Confusion!

cityscape of seattle at sunset with mount rainier seen in the background

13 Best Seattle Private Tours Not To Miss (2024)

an old carriage sits in the mining district of tombstone

9 Best Pet Friendly Hotels In Tombstone Az (& Nearby)

seattle skyline with the space needle and other tall buildings in front of a puffy, cloudy sky

11 Best Seattle Wine Tours Not To Miss (2024)

mount rainier at sunset with purples and oranges across the sky, the mountain looms behind a lake so you can see the gorgeous reflection

Olympic National Park VS Mount Rainier: Ultimate Guide

a horse drawn stagecoach rides thru Tombstone

Scottsdale To Tombstone: Getting There & 11 Best Stops Along The Way

an orange sky behind the moutain backdrop of tucson with the city in the foreground

An Unforgettable 3-Day Tucson Itinerary: Best Things To Do (2024)

snow covers part of the mountainside with numerous mountains in the backdrop seen in olympic national park in winter

Exploring Olympic National Park in Winter: Tips & Things to Do

a tall, thin saguaro cactus sits next to some snowy mountain tops near the park

Saguaro National Park In Winter: Weather & Best Things To Do

landscape photo of downtown tucson at sunset

Does It Snow In Tucson? & Best Things To Do In Winter

a surfer lays on his board paddling in the ocean waves at huntington beach

Closest Beach To Tucson: 21 Ocean & Lake Spots To Visit (2024)

the seattle skyline with the buildings lit up at dusk before a purple sky

53 Beautiful Seattle Photography Spots Not To Miss

the grand canyon with storm clouds, with some light shining through

Bryce Canyon VS Grand Canyon: Ultimate Guide (2024)

picacho state park showing a mountain in the back, with cactus and purple wildflowers in the front

Phoenix To Tombstone: Getting There & 11 Best Road Trip Stops

an old school swimming pool sign outside of a hotel with a girl looking ready to dive on top of the sign

7 Best Hotels In Tucson With Jacuzzi In Room (2024)

a red carriage pulled by two horses along east allen st in tombstone

Is Tombstone Worth Visiting? What You Need To Know To Decide

a single saguaro with arms stands before white clouds on a sunny day

Is Tucson Worth Visiting? What You Need To Know To Decide

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Tucson To Tombstone: How To Get There And 9 Best Road Trip Stops

the main street in Bisbee, Arizona as the sun sets behind the mountains on the edge of town

Tombstone Az To Bisbee Az: How To Get There And 9 Best Things To Do

zion national park mountains showing the rock layers that can be seen throughout the park

Zion National Park VS Grand Canyon: Which Is Better