Jess Moss Travel

Category: Articles

  • Booking a Flight? A Little Extra Work Gets You the Cheapest Fares

    Booking a Flight? A Little Extra Work Gets You the Cheapest Fares

    October 15, 2015, Creator by WeWork || Is Hipmunk better than Kayak? Did you just spend too much on that Expedia vacation? What the heck is ITA Matrix?

    While most travelers check out multiple websites when planning a trip, if you tried to scan every airline and travel booking site to make sure you get the best deal, you’d never have time to actually take that vacation.

    The truth is there’s no one “best” site for booking airline tickets; it all depends what you’re looking for.

    These days, most sites have things like fare alerts, package deals, and comparisons to other sites. But every airline search engine or online travel agent has its strengths and weaknesses. You may find better deals at some sites, whereas others have features or information that will make your trip run more smoothly.

    Here’s the run-down on what sets these sites apart, and which one might be the best for you. We tracked fares for the same dates from New York to Las Vegas and Boston to London, giving you the rundown on who has the cheapest fares, whether for fun or business. Read more>>

  • How to Work From Almost Anywhere

    How to Work From Almost Anywhere

    October 7, 2015, Creator by WeWork || Tap a button, and you can chat with someone in Shanghai. Email someone in Milan. Tweet to someone in Vancouver. And you can do this from anywhere; from your office in New York, from a beach in Thailand, or from a mountain in the French Alps.

    As the world grows more connected, more workers are disconnecting—from their office—and going mobile.

    Welcome to the era of the digital nomad. Read more>>

  • Urban Escapes: Best Places to See Fall Foliage without a Car

    Urban Escapes: Best Places to See Fall Foliage without a Car

    October 1, 2015, Creator by WeWork || Fall: a time for football, pumpkin-flavored everything, and, of course, fall foliage. Leaf peepers are tracking peak date predictions in hopes of timing their pilgrimage just right. But what if your job is so demanding that you don’t have the time to drive out to soak in the changing countryside?

    The solution: an urban foliage adventure. Many cities offer fantastic fall colors, and all you need is a bus or bike to get there. You just need to know where to look. Whether it’s a city park that ignites into a rainbow of hues, or a trail that transforms a run into a leaf peeping expedition, here are the best places to take in an autumn landscape—no car required. Read more>>

  • Why You Should Think Twice Before Quitting Your Job to Travel

    September 24, 2015, Creator by WeWork || Every day there seems to be a new story about an overworked office slave who broke free and now lives an inspirational life of travel. Or someone who quit their job to travel in an RV. Or a tiny house. Or a couple whose travel blogsupports their vagabonding.

    It sounds nice, doesn’t it? Save some money, then spend your days in sun-soaked Spain or meeting fellow ex-pats in South America. But blog posts and social media can be deceiving. The harsh reality is that quitting your job to travel isn’t as easy as getting a WordPress site and a selfie stick.

    Just ask Chanel Cartell and Stevo Dirnberger, who quit their advertising jobs to travel, and wound up scrubbing toilets to be able to eat.

    So what’s it really like to leave it all behind and live an international life of leisure? We asked some travelers who’ve made the jump to weigh in on some of the realities they’ve faced. Read more>>

  • How 5 Travel Companies Rock Social Media

    September 10, 2015, Creator by WeWork || Wish scrolling through those daydream-inducing travel photos on your feed could also make you better at your job?

    Well, actually, it can.

    Skift, a travel industry news site, announced winners of the Skifties, an annual social media contest. These brands stand out as the best in class when it comes to social media, from cutting-edge digital campaigns to trendsetting customer service.

    Follow these brands and you’ll get more than vacation ideas—you’ll learn best practices and ideas that easily translate to other industries. The full list of winners is available here, but here are five of our favorite social lessons from travel brands. Read more>>

  • 12 Great Last-Minute Labor Day Escapes

    12 Great Last-Minute Labor Day Escapes

    September 3, 2015, Creator by WeWork || No plans for Labor Day? Don’t relegate yourself to a staycation.

    If you didn’t book anything already, you’re in luck. Expedia found that most people book Labor Day escapes at the last minute. In fact, last year, only 20 percent of travelers had made their plans a month before the holiday.

    Here are some of this year’s best last-minute Labor Day getaways around the country. Many of these can be done as day trips or longer stays, depending on your budget and schedule. Read more>>

  • 7 Apps That Double as Awesome Travel Tools

    7 Apps That Double as Awesome Travel Tools

    Published August 26 on Creator by WeWork || Snapchat is for selfies, Amazon’s for shopping, and Slack is for pinging your boss to set up a meeting. Right? Well, sort of.

    Many of the apps you use on a daily basis are actually much more versatile than you’d think. And while there’s no shortage of travel sites to help you plan your next trip, some of the best travel resources are the non-travel apps you use for other things. Here’s a guide to using your favorite everyday products, from Instagram to Amazon, to plan your next getaway. Read more>>

  • 6 Best U.S. Airports for High-Tech Travelers

    6 Best U.S. Airports for High-Tech Travelers

    Published August 19, 2015 on Creator by WeWork || The airport of the future looks a bit like the love child of an Apple store, the Mall of America, and the Museum of Modern Art. Futuristic hubs like South Korea’s Incheon International Airport and Hong Kong International Airport now resemble small cities, with services like laptop loan programs and amenities like a golf course that make it easy to bring your business with you to the plane. Read more>>

  • 4 Unexpected Places to Hold Your Next Meeting

    4 Unexpected Places to Hold Your Next Meeting

    Published August 13, 2015 on Creator by WeWork || How many times have you heard (or said), “Let’s meet at the coffee shop?”

    But then you get there, and finding open seats together takes 10 minutes. Or there’s a grinder overpowering any conversation you’re trying to have. Or someone’s having a distractingly personal discussion nearby.

    Finding a good, productive meeting space can be a challenge, but no one ever said a meeting needed chairs and a computer screen. Instead, think about your next meeting as a chance to sneak in some local exploring. If your workplace is strapped for conference space, or if you just need a break from the office, consider one of these alternative meeting spots instead. Read more>>

  • 4 Websites You Should Read Before Launching Your Travel Startup

    Published July 30, 2015 on Creator by WeWork || The “Tinder for travel companions.” The “Airbnb of boats.” If you’re an avid traveler, you might have an idea that seems like the next great startup. The problem is, you might not be the first person to have thought of it.

    The travel startup space is crowded, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t room for innovation—look at Uber or Airbnb. But before you start planning your own game-changing business, you have to do your homework. A little research can go a long way to see what the competitive landscape looks like, and who’s working on similar products. Here are four sites to get your feet wet in the travel startup world. Read more>>