Author: Russell Gephart

Travel has its highs—sunsets, serendipity, new food—and its lows (missed flights, questionable bathrooms, and yet another hostel roommate who snores like a lawnmower). Sometimes, the only way to get through…

Some travel questions seem minor until you’re standing in front of a mirror at an unfamiliar airport, hair greasy from a red-eye flight, wondering why you didn’t just pack that…

I’m not a travel agent—but I’ve met dozens of them on the road. We’ve shared buses in Costa Rica, swapped stories in Thai cafés, and compared notes over late-night drinks…

Every time I pack my bag, there’s a quiet debate between practicality and space. Do I really need this? Will I regret not bringing it? And somewhere in that dance…

Airports are strange in-between places—half rule-bound, half ambiguous. And somewhere in that blurry space of TSA checks and carry-on bags lies the question a lot of travelers have asked quietly:…

Travel doesn’t always come with certainty, but it often comes with meaning. Along the way, I’ve found that scripture isn’t just about stillness—it’s full of movement. These Bible verses about…

Some songs don’t just play in the background—they become part of the road. They mark time, set moods, and sometimes say what the scenery can’t. Whether I’m watching dusk settle…

I didn’t think twice when I packed a disposable camera for a recent trip through LAX. But standing in the security line, watching my bag inch closer to the scanner,…

Packing for a trip is stressful enough without arriving to find your dress shirt wrinkled and crumpled. Whether you’re heading to a business meeting, a wedding, or just want to…

Planning a trip doesn’t always mean crossing international borders or hopping on a long-haul flight. Sometimes, the best adventures are found closer to home. Whether you’re visiting a new state,…