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Travelbinger offers valuable travel advice, honest reviews, and inspiration to enhance your next adventure. Founded by Jimmy Im, an experienced travel writer who has explored 113 countries and stayed in more than 600 hotels, Travelbinger is your go-to resource for traveling smart.

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How To Survive Against The Odds: A Guidebook for Thrill-Seekers, Travelers, and the Average Outdoorsman

3 days ago | travelbinger.com | Courtney Ciandella

How To Survive Against The Odds: Tales & Tips for Animal Attacks and Natural Disasters isn't a typical travel novel, retelling stories from people's experiences exploring the world. It serves more as a warning - an alarm, highlighting the dangerous and harrowing encounters that real people have come face-to-face with, proving that wildlife and Mother Nature can bring upon the most extreme scenarios.
Set-Jet to Where Superman All Started: Cleveland Gets the Spotlight Ahead of Film's Summer Release

3 days ago | travelbinger.com | Courtney Ciandella

Any true Superman fan knows that Superman himself originated in Cleveland, Ohio. Thanks to then-local high school students, writer Jerry Siegel and artist Joe Shuster, who teamed up to create the iconic superhero and his ordinary alter ego, Clark Kent, in 1933, we've oohed and aahed over the protector and his life-saving measures for decades, and the franchise has continued to deliver to this day.
Galactic Flavor Comes to Philly Restaurant Scene with New Star Wars-Themed Chicken Spot, Hen Solo

4 days ago | travelbinger.com | Courtney Ciandella

"May the flavor be with you." That's the catchy tagline that Chef Dean Leevongcharoen has for his newest business venture, Hen Solo, inspired by - you guessed it - the Star Wars franchise. The Philadelphia-based restaurant opened in early 2025 in the center of Manayunk's social scene, serving a variety of chicken dishes, with the theme focused on the mega-popular sci-fi series.
Our Top Beach Towns to Visit in September for Local Summer

5 days ago | travelbinger.com | Courtney Ciandella

As temperatures climb and daylight extends longer, people are becoming increasingly excited for summer. Every news and travel report covering the year's first days of warm weather or the beginning of the summer season has shown that many are eager for the hotter months, as evidenced by swarms at beaches, parks, and other public places.
Travel Trends Making Waves This Summer Including Staycations and Short Road Trips

5 days ago | travelbinger.com | Courtney Ciandella

If you've considered abandoning your travel plans and staying home this summer, you're not alone. "Staycations," vacations spent enjoying the comforts of home or within the local area, are on the rise this year, with a considerable number of Americans opting to skip distant getaways to stay close by, according to a new study by Panterra Research, published via Airbnb. That's not the only travel trend the survey found.
Discovering the Beauty of the Dark Sky: The Best Dark Sky Parks in the U.S.

1 week ago | travelbinger.com | Chantelle Kincy

Have you ever looked up into the night sky and wondered where all the stars are? You are not alone. According to the International Dark Sky Association, 99% of the public in North America and Europe can't experience a natural night sky. Thanks to evergrowing populations and increased light pollution, the skies are getting brighter at an alarming rate.
Santa Maria Is the West Coast's Best-Kept Barbecue Secret (Until Now)

2 weeks ago | travelbinger.com | Alec Sills-Trausch

California's Central Coast is throwing down the gauntlet this May, positioning Santa Maria Valley as the undisputed home of West Coast barbecue. As National Barbecue Month heats up, Santa Maria isn't just joining the party - it's running the grill. Rooted in a 150-year-old tradition of oak-fired feasts, Santa Maria Valley has long been a hidden gem in the barbecue world. But this May, it's stepping fully into the spotlight.
Must-Have Apps Travelers Need to Download for a More Prepared, Stress-Free Vacation

2 weeks ago | travelbinger.com | Courtney Ciandella

When you're responsible for packing for yourself and the kids, confirming reservations, making travel arrangements, and ensuring your house is in order before leaving for vacation, your brain might feel like it's on overload. A getaway meant to help you destress and unwind from your regular routine could easily become a headache when your to-do list feels endless.
Travel Experts Share Advice to Navigate Busy Memorial Day Weekend Travel

2 weeks ago | travelbinger.com | Carly Neil

If last year's passenger volume trends from the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) carry into 2025, travelers must prepare for an extra busy Memorial Day Weekend. May 24, 2024 - the Friday before Memorial Day - brought 2,951,859 passengers through TSA checkpoints, more than any day the week before and after Christmas last year. Only Thanksgiving and the Fourth of July holidays saw heavier airport crowds in 2024.
The Santa Maria Valley is Worth Visiting

3 weeks ago | travelbinger.com | Alec Sills-Trausch

The other option is to fly in. Your closest bet is to fly into San Luis Obispo's airport and drive 40 minutes south to Santa Maria. The airport is as small as you'd expect, making entering and exiting a breeze. When I landed, I got my rental car in minutes. On the way home, after I dropped it off, I was through the TSA in under 10 minutes. Another option could be to fly into the Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, spend a few days in my old hometown, and then make your way up north.