Author Archives: universaltravelsolutions

Cape Town voted the ‘Best City in the World’

The Mother City continues to shine after being named Time Out’s annual ‘Best Cities in [...]

Camping Everglades National Park: What We Didn’t Expect

David and I are proud Florida natives, yet somehow, we had never made the trip [...]

17 Best Backpacking Backpacks of 2025, Tested & Reviewed

Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced hiker, you know the importance of having the [...]

Singapore KrisFlyer: Ultimate guide to earning, redeeming and elite status

As a partner of many transferable points programs — and one of the best ways [...]

My Daily Drop Pro Review

I’m a big fan of Daily Drop. It’s a points, miles, travel, and credit card [...]

72 Hours Itinerary in Batanes and How to Make Every Second Count

This is how an itinerary in Batanes came to be. After visiting all 195 UN-recognized [...]

Review: European Waterways Burgundy Canal Cruise, France – Days 4 to 7 on La Belle Epoque

Half-way through this European Waterways seven days / six nights cruise, pampered passengers, enjoying a [...]

Scotland’s Most Remote Train Stop

Exploring the Highlands in Scotland has been on my travel bucket list for a while. [...]

15 Best Travel Backpacks for Women, Compared & Reviewed

Even if you’re new to travel, you likely already know that having a good backpack [...]

The best credit cards to add to your wallet

Friends and family members in search of a quick recommendation often ask me what the [...]