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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 10, 20237 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 1, 20235 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.
Feb 18, 20234 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 13, 20233 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 12, 20232 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 4, 20234 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, 20233 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...
Jan 13, 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!
Dec 31, 20228 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.
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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...
Nov 27, 20227 min read
10 Gift Ideas for the Hard-to-Buy-For Traveler
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