Travel Planning Tips

Beginner’s Hiking Guide: What to Pack and How to Prepare for a Day Hike
Beginners Hiking Quickstart Guide: What to Pack and How to Prepare for a Day Hike Hiking is one of our favorite travel activities, whether we’re

How to Plan a Virtual Vacation: London Edition
How to Visit London Without Leaving Home How to plan a London-themed virtual staycation Can’t travel due to coronavirus? Plan a destination- themed staycation

Where to Eat in Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica: The Best Restaurants Near Manuel Antonio National Park
Where to Eat in Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica: Vegetarian-Friendly Restaurants Near Manuel Antonio National Park Though a fairly small city, there are some great restaurants

How to Stay Healthy While Traveling: Tips to Avoid Getting Sick on Vacation
How to Stay Healthy While Traveling- My Routine to Avoid Getting Sick on Vacation Worried about staying healthy and avoiding getting sick while traveling? Nothing

‘Before The Door’ Last Minute Vacation Checklist
‘Before The Door’ Last Minute Pre-Vacation Checklist + FREE Printable Checklist Your vacation is finally here, but before you leave your home, be sure to

Destination Guide: Madison, Wisconsin, USA
Why We Went: Mike and moved to Madison, WI from Michigan for Mike’s new job. Though we’d never been to Madison before his interview (true

The Best Trip Packing Lists For Every Destination
The Best Trip Packing Lists for Every Destination: Roundup of our Favorites Packing the right clothes and gear can make or break your vacation, so

The Best Websites for Women’s Travel Clothing
Six essential in-flight items to keep you comfortable and healthy on your next plane ride.

Where to Travel in 2020: Top Vacation Destination Lists Roundup
Where to Travel in 2020: Roundup of Top Vacation Destinations Lists Every Christmas as a kid, I remember waiting anxiously for the JC Penney Toy

How to Plan Your Vacation Around ‘Must Have Experiences’
How to Plan An Unforgettable Trip Around Essential Travel Experiences + Free Printable Planning Template Once you’ve picked your destination, it’s time to start building

Destination Guide: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Dubai Destination Guide Why We Went: Mike received a last minute invitation to work his company’s booth at the 2019 Global IT Exchange (GITEX)

Six Essentials I Never Fly Without
Six essential in-flight items to keep you comfortable and healthy on your next plane ride.

36 Hours in Seattle
Summer Weekend in Door County, Wisconsin This is officially our second summer in Wisconsin, and we’ve yet to explore the elusive Door County that seems

How I Plan A Stress-Free Trip Itinerary
How I Plan A Stress-Free Vacation Itinerary: Tips to Avoid Overscheduling Yourself on Your Trip Have you ever come home from a vacation and thought

My Less Vacation Photos, More Vacation Memories Challenge: Why I’m Taking Fewer Pictures On Our Next Trip
How I Learned That Snapping the ‘Perfect Vacation Pic’ is Overrated Photos have become my favorite souvenir because they, theoretically, capture vacation memories for long

4 Essential Travel Bags Every Traveler Needs: Plus Five More Nice to Have Options
Essential Travel Bags to Pack Light I’m a big believer in packing light and only carrying the essentials. Despite having taken several trips two weeks

36 Hours in Seattle
A Day in Seattle We knew we had a limited amount of time in Seattle (about 36 hours) so we wanted to do what

Destination Guide: Seattle & the Olympic Peninsula
Why We Went: Earlier this year, I had picked up a magazine at the airport highlighted the best adventure travel around the world. To my