

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


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


Smoking Lessons: What Being a French HS Student Really Taught Me
You can learn a lot in high school. During my year as a foreign exchange student in France, I learned several lessons I hadn't planned on.
Feb 18, 20234 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 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


11 Must-Reads for Anyone Going to France (or Wanting to Someday)
Not sure what to read on your trip to France? Start here.
Jan 27, 20236 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


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


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