Natalie B. Compton

Washington, D.C.

Reporter covering travel

Education: University of the Pacific, BA in Communications

Natalie Compton is a staff writer reporting on travel for the Washington Post. She has covered travel, food, and alcohol from every continent.
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Latest from Natalie B. Compton

Don’t be a jerk at the airport: A guide for headphones

Is it rude to wear headphones at the airport or the start of a flight? Etiquette experts weigh in.

May 6, 2024

What’s the best bus to New York? We tested 5 for comfort and value.

Megabus? The Jet? Vamoose Gold? Our favorite bus to New York might surprise you.

May 2, 2024

    The Rick Steves we don't see on TV

    Travel reporter Natalie B. Compton spent time with Rick Steves in his hometown to see what the travel guru is like when he isn't gallivanting Europe.

    April 29, 2024

    The Rick Steves guide to life

    Travel mogul. Philanthropist. Legal weed champion. The real Rick Steves is so much more complex than who you see on TV.

    April 29, 2024

    Where to fly on a budget this summer

    Is it possible to find an affordable summer vacation this year? Experts weigh in.

    April 23, 2024

    You asked: Is it rude to deplane before the row ahead of me?

    Is it ok to deplane before the row ahead of you? By The Way Concierge weighs in.

    April 18, 2024

    An illustrated encyclopedia of packing styles

    No one packing style is the same, but we’ve identified some of the most common patterns. Which one are you?

    April 12, 2024

    Want to turn a layover into a trip? These 8 stopover programs can help.

    These airline programs make it easier (and cheaper) for travelers to have memorable layovers.

    April 5, 2024

    Hundreds of people bypassed parts of airport security in last year

    Since March 2023, more than 300 people have bypassed airport security by skipping ID checks or going the wrong way through exit lanes.

    April 4, 2024

    You asked: Do I have to pay an international parking ticket?

    Can a parking ticket from a vacation abroad follow you home? Our travel advice columnist investigates.

    March 21, 2024