Stories of Misadventure

Don't Scalp for Tickets in Spain...Unless You're Into Mushrooms

Football season is in full swing in the states. Bonfires, tailgate BBQ recipes, flannel clad shorty shorted women are out in full force...

Spring Break in Santorini: The Time I Had Ouzo with Chuck Norris

There are proud moments in every person's life - acing an exam, getting published for the first time, having a baby that isn't an...

Every Parent’s Nightmare: An ER Visit Abroad

How our First Night Living Overseas Went Awry Note: Always Pack Tissues represents many tried and tested travel sites as what is called...

Mugged in Rome: The Great Chase

Always Pack Tissues shares the time her entire family chased down some thieves in Rome. Note: Always Pack Tissues represents many tried...

Language Fail: You Butter Believe It

Here, two ways not to say butter in a foreign country Note: Always Pack Tissues represents many tried and tested travel sites as what is...

How to Find Pregnancy Creams Overseas...And How Not To.

I've got to hand it to my husband, he got me good on this one. Truthfully, I still don't see first hand just how offensive I was - this...

Travel Tip: Don't Swear at Your Waiter

If you don't know how to order, it's better just to point at the menu. Boys and girls, you are about to learn an Italian swear word:...

Sleepless in Glasgow, Onboard the Caledonian Sleeper

"We've got good news and bad news". The train car attendant surely felt cute with himself as he stood at the door of our two-bunk private...

Why I Always Pack Tissues

Memories are the best souvenirs from travel. In the 27 or so years since I visited Rome for the first time, I no longer have the little...