Christopher Elliott

When Alexandra Lauren developed an ear infection while scuba diving in Hoi An, Vietnam, the diagnosis was unexpectedly serious: Her hospital recommended a two-week stay connected to an IV drip. But she was sceptical. “I heard that in Vietnam, health care ... See more

Does it cost too much to travel? For people like Tim Plyant, the answer is yes. This summer, he plans to avoid travel entirely – it’s just too expensive. “I can’t believe what they’re charging,” said Plyant, an architect from Austin, Texas. He’s especiall... See more

Do you have any rights when an airline changes your seat assignment? That’s what Jay Libove wanted to know after he lost his assigned seat on a recent flight from Philadelphia to Barcelona. His airline changed his plane — and his seat assignment — twice w... See more

Travel Troubleshooter Does it cost too much to travel? For people like Tim Plyant, the answer is yes. This summer, he plans to avoid travel entirely — it’s just too expensive. “I can’t believe what they’re charging,” says Plyant, an architect from Austin,... See more

It never crossed my mind that the most dangerous thing in Nairobi would be on the road. A mosquito carrying an exotic disease or a hippopotamus, maybe. But when I boarded a bus — and then gripped the seat in front of me in panic as it nearly collided with... See more