

One Airbnb That Made Us Drop Our Maps and Stay Awhile
It's OK to leave the bucket list behind and just relax on your trip. See why one Airbnb made us chuck our maps out and settle for a while.
Mar 21, 20234 min read


DIY France, Spain, Netherlands, Switzerland and England Itinerary
We took an epic road trip around Europe in one car rental. Here's our itinerary---7 countries, all without having to take a single tour bus.
Mar 10, 20237 min read


5 Reasons that Airbnbs (not Hotels) are a Better Choice for You
Not sure where to stay? Find out whether hotels or Airbnbs are a better fit for you.
Feb 4, 20234 min read


5 Reasons that Hotels (not Airbnbs) are a Better Choice for You
Not sure where to stay? Hotels (not Airbnbs) might be better for you if...
Feb 4, 20233 min read


Top 10 Things to See and Do in France's Nouvelle-Aquitaine Region
Just three hours south of Paris is a totally different French experience.
Dec 31, 20228 min read


How a Near-Death Travel Experience Changed my Perspective on Getting Sick
Something changed the moment I was told by Japanese doctors that I had 24 hours to live...
Dec 29, 202212 min read


Five Things that Will Bust Your Travel Budget in a Hurry (Part 2)
Three rules that make traveling on a budget possible (and more fun)
Nov 11, 20226 min read


Five Things that Will Bust Your Travel Budget in a Hurry
Tips 1 & 2 for staying within a travel budget that won't break the bank.
Oct 31, 20225 min read


Budget and Itinerary: The Traveler’s Chicken and Egg
Travel planning can be daunting. Where do you even begin? Here are a few tips to help get you started.
Oct 25, 20223 min read


How to take big trips on little budgets
Your money can go much further than you think. Here's how.
Oct 15, 20223 min read


Why bother traveling internationally with kids ?
On the fence about traveling with kids? Let me convince you it's worth the investment.
Oct 8, 20223 min read


Big trips you can take for less than the cost of Disney
Thailand? Spain? US Nat'l Parks? Croatia? You can stretch your vacation budget further than you think.
Oct 6, 20222 min read


How to See 7 US National Parks in 2 Weeks
Need ideas for your US National Park tour? Here's how we saw 7 parks in less than 2 weeks.
Oct 6, 20226 min read