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Noah Holtgraves

Born in the Midwestern countryside of Indiana, Noah Holtgrave's upbringing was rustic. Open space and privacy fostered creativity and independent thought. In 2017, Noah moved to Denver after completing a bachelor's in economics from Ball State University. He is currently finishing a master's in journalism entrepreneurship at The University of Colorado Boulder and freelances data journalism. Noah is passionate about local news, U.S. culture and sociopolitics.

Stories by Noah

Popular Spots

The 5 Most Popular Cities in Texas for Tourists

By Noah Holtgraves | Mar 21, 2023

As the #4 most popular U.S. destination for overseas tourists, the Lone Star state is hardly a loner. With world-class cities, each full of distinct culture and flair; larger-than-life Tex-Mex…

Travel Trends

Last-Minute Spring Travel Tips from Experts

By Noah Holtgraves | Mar 20, 2023

The Ides of March was marked in ancient Rome as a deadline for paying debts. In the U.S., it marks the deadline for fixing spring travel plans! Or nearly. According…

Travel Safety

How Safe is Mexico for Travel Right Now? Experts Weigh in

By Noah Holtgraves | Mar 13, 2023

Google searches related to the safety of traveling to Mexico are at “breakout” after the kidnapping and killings of U.S. medical tourists on March 7 in Matamoros, Mexico. The incident…

Flight Check-In

How Early to Get to the Airport in 2023 (Guide & FAQs)

By Noah Holtgraves | Mar 8, 2023

The question of how early to arrive at the airport boils down to caution vs. boredom. You want to be sure to get there with ample time so you are…

App Update

The 30 Best Travel Apps to Plan, Book and Navigate Your Next Trip in 2023

By Noah Holtgraves | Mar 6, 2023

As the Apple adage goes, "there's an app for that" — and traveling is no exception. Most of us use travel apps, like Uber, Google Maps, or Airbnb, to navigate,…

Highly Rated

We Analyzed 2,500+ US Resorts — These Are The 15 Highest-Rated on TripAdvisor

By Noah Holtgraves | Feb 3, 2023

Starting with a broad search when planning a resort escape can be a great way to discover your next perfect destination. After all, the best resorts provide everything you need…

Rental Cars

The Best Car Rental Companies of 2023

By Noah Holtgraves | Jan 16, 2023

From chip and car shortages to bad PR (to say the least) and bankruptcy — the last few years were rough on the car rental industry. Still, it's a new…

Travel Tips

The 20 Best Tips for Holiday Travel in 2022

By Noah Holtgraves | Oct 18, 2022

Taking time off to visit and catch up with family during the holiday season is one of the best parts of the year. Traveling during the holiday season — not…

Smart Spender

The Best Credit Cards for Airbnb

By Noah Holtgraves | Aug 30, 2022

Are you loyal to Airbnb? The short-term vacation rental platform already has a name as big as Hilton or Marriott, but unlike the largest hotel groups in the world, Airbnb…

Cash Back

DOT Proposes Cash Refunds for Flight Cancelations — 5 Ways This Impacts Travelers

By Noah Holtgraves | Aug 11, 2022

Getting a refund for a canceled flight in the original payment form can be challenging! Airlines often require you to manually request a refund instead of processing it automatically. They…

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