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Mar 21, 20234 min read

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 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 27, 20236 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 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.

Dec 29, 202212 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...

Nov 27, 20227 min read

10 Gift Ideas for the Hard-to-Buy-For Traveler

10 Ideas for the Travel Lover on Your List

Nov 19, 20229 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 10, 20226 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)

Oct 25, 20223 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 8, 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 6, 20226 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.