Travel Far. Discover More. Spend Less.
I smiled to the captain – our only form of communication – and stepped onto the bow of the boat. I stood in the sunlight, surveying the solitude of our surroundings.
We were traveling from Chiang Rai to Luang Prabang on a Slow Boat on the Mekong River.… Read the rest
Travel shoes are one of the most important items travelers will pack for their trip. An unwise choice can be painful (literally) and choosing the wrong shoes or too many can unnecessarily weigh down your luggage.
As full-time travelers, we have carefully considered multiple factors in order to find the absolute best shoes for traveling!… Read the rest
Skofja Loka, Slovenia is a fun and fascinating destination – especially for travelers who enjoy historic places, quaint villages and stunning scenery.
The town dates to 973 and sits at the confluence of two rivers. With a smattering of appealing squares and a hill-topping castle, visitors can easily spend a half day discovering the sights in Skofja Loka. … Read the rest
Our stop in Skradin, Croatia provided a means to an end. We wanted to see Krka National Park and Skradin was our entry point.
Although the official park entrance is about a mile southeast of the town, there is a ticket office and a convenient Skradin-Krka boat that departs from the pier.… Read the rest
Budapest, Hungary is an affordable destination. However, as we started our research into what to see and do, we quickly realized how easily a Budget Budapest Trip could go bust!
Almost every tourist attraction charges an entry fee – some upwards of $20.… Read the rest
Temples, Massages, Tours, Markets and Food. Without a doubt, these are the five best things to do in Chiang Mai, Thailand. A trip here wouldn’t be complete without these essential experiences; plain and simple.
However, when planning what to see in Chiang Mai – choosing which temples to visit, where to get a massage, how many tours to take, what markets to go to and where to get the best food to eat – it can start to feel a bit overwhelming.… Read the rest
Skip the bubbly and put down the wine! There’s a new buzz in town…and it’s all about Paris Craft Beer. Not historically known for beer production, Paris microbreweries have started popping up throughout the City of Light.
During our month petsitting in Paris, we got a good taste of several small-batch French beers – and loved them!… Read the rest
Santiago, the capital of Chile, is a buzzing, densely-packed metropolis sandwiched below the Andes Mountains and not far from the Pacific Ocean.
During our week-long stay in the city, we were on a mission to find the best things to do in Santiago, Chile.… Read the rest
Arriving in Hoi An, Vietnam was like taking a deep, calming breath. We came from the buzzing city of Hanoi – and the contrast was unmistakable.
The old town – a UNESCO World Heritage City – boasts picturesque streets lined with fading yellow houses. We… Read the rest
Staying connected while traveling abroad is no longer an indulgence, it is a necessity – and Pocket WiFi for travel makes it easy!
We used to scramble to find free WiFi hotspots in cities around the world, desperately connecting to unsecure networks and feeling utterly helpless when it wouldn’t work.… Read the rest