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Funny Slovenian expressions

1. Slovenians don’t get a hangover… They “have a cat” (Imam mačka).3. A Slovenian does not express good fortune… They say “my axe fell into the honey” (Sekira mi je padla v med).4. Slovenians don’t give up… They “throw a…

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Buy Starpoints for 2.45 Cents Each Through July 1

Last month, Starwood Preferred Guest co-branded Amex credit card holders were given the opportunity to purchase Starpoints at a 35% discount — less than 2.3 cents apiece. However, that was only valid for SPG members who were cardholders of either…

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My Personal DNA Journey: Learning Where I Come From

Testing My DNA & Family HistoryTravel TipsLike me, I’m sure your family has told you stories passed down from generation to generation. Stories about your heritage, culture, and ancestry. The more we know about ourselves and our family’s past –…

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Superpowers Cincinnatians have

1. The ability to tell the difference between Gold Star and Skyline.This feat seems like nothing to a Cincinnatian. To an outsider, the two Cincinnati chili recipes are identical: sludgy brown meat with a little bit of cinnamon and… Jesus,…

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How to Crush it on Couchsurfing

Couchsurfing is one of the oldest sharing-economy travel websites out there. It (and sites like it, such as BeWelcome, Servas, Hospitality Club, and GlobalFreeloaders) is one of the best ways to connect with locals, get off the main tourist travel…

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Here’s what a Brexit could mean for the world

Here in Britain we’re currently dealing with the idea of leaving the EU, which we’ve termed Brexit. There’s a referendum scheduled for Thursday, June 23, 2016. Why some people in the UK want to leave the EUOther arguments include the…

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TPG Staff Picks for Best Luggage

TPG readers are constantly asking us about our favorite luggage and wondering what bags and suitcases we use when we travel. I have a few favorites and thought it would be fun to reach out to the members of TPG’s…

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