

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


How do I Know How Much to Budget for Food on my Trip?
Eating and travel: the ultimate combo. But how do you set up a food budget for your trip? Read our 4 tips for planning.
Mar 1, 20235 min read


Why the Happiest Country in the World Just Got Taken Off my Bucket List
Among the list of happiest countries, there are few that never stray far from the top 10: Switzerland Iceland Norway and....Bhutan...
Feb 13, 20233 min read


Holy TSA! Is the Liquid Rule on its Way Out?!
Remember the good ol' days when you could come back from California with some cabernets in your bag? Or from Greece with ouzo? Or leave...
Feb 12, 20232 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


Five Reasons that You Should Book That Trip to Europe NOW
If you were thinking about booking a trip to Europe and this post popped up, consider it a message from the gods: Book that flight already!
Jan 13, 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


10 Gift Ideas for the Hard-to-Buy-For Traveler
10 Ideas for the Travel Lover on Your List
Nov 27, 20227 min read


I want to travel. Now how do I find money for it?
How to Find Money for Travel Even When You're Broke
Nov 19, 20229 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