Jenna Kelley

4 days ago | islands.com | Jenna Kelley

If there is anything Italians know how to do impeccably well, it's their coffee. Of course, there are crucial coffee etiquette secrets to know before your next trip to Italy, according to Rick Steves, and for locals, the rules go even deeper. In fact, you might even get the side-eye from Italian residents depending what time of day you're ordering your coffee.

4 days ago | islands.com | Jenna Kelley

In North America, places like Maine are known for their shoreside small-town charm and an abundance of fresh lobster, featured on nearly every neighborhood restaurant's menu. Travelers have even come up with an 'unofficial lobster crawl' through the state's scenic towns. So, it makes perfect sense that just five hours east, across the U.S. border to Canada, you'll find a similar vibe along the coast of New Brunswick.

5 days ago | islands.com | Jenna Kelley

When you think of Texas, you probably picture cowboy hats, barbecue, and rodeos. But while these elements are branded into Texan culture, along the Gulf Coast the state boasts a nautical vibe that lends a different shade to its Lone Star identity. Cities in this area, such as Galveston and Port O'Connor, trade ten-gallon hats for fishing rods and saucy ribs for mouthwatering seafood. In fact, Galveston was even named the most charming beach town in America.

5 days ago | islands.com | Jenna Kelley

With all the logistics that go into air travel, one question is often up for debate: Why don't we board from the back to the front? But while you're standing in line, here's a better question: Have you ever noticed that we always board from the left side of the plane? It's apparently not random. It's primarily for passenger and crew safety. Most airports keep one side of the aircraft off-limits to prevent collisions and injuries.

1 week ago | islands.com | Jenna Kelley

Unfortunately, flights get canceled all the time. When you're on the go or excited for that next destination, the worst thing that can happen is having to figure out what to do next after your flight is cancelled. The truth is: most people don't know. So, they end up forming a single-file line that's as long as the distance to their destination in front of their airline's ticketing counter or gate agent.