Travel Far. Discover More. Spend Less.
No matter how many times we visit London, we experience sticker shock. The price of everything seems to be just a bit higher than we anticipate – and it increases with each stay. However, the city is also full of free things to do and can be affordable with a carefully planned London on a budget trip!… Read the rest
Six weeks in Thailand on the beach with a dog. One month in Paris at Christmastime with a cat. Five weeks in a quintessential English countryside village with two dogs. If you could have told us that we would be the housesitters for these long-term housesitting gigs back in 2014, we never would have believed you!… Read the rest
On our first-time trip to Lisbon, Portugal, we were caught by surprise. Everything – from buying train tickets to ordering meals to climbing the hills – was more difficult than we had anticipated. Although we had a guidebook, it lacked some very basic Lisbon travel tips.… Read the rest
Getting pickpocketed is a surefire way to ruin a good vacation. With a little forethought and preparation, travelers can avoid the sly and stealthy thieves and keep their possessions safe and secure.
We have (fortunately) never been victims of petty theft while traveling – but we have had a few narrow misses.… Read the rest
What do you do when you have a travel itch that you can’t scratch? What if you want to go on a trip, but – for whatever reason – you can’t travel? We are sharing our best tips for how to scratch that travel itch…even when you can’t get away.… Read the rest
Planning a trip in Europe is exciting and fun…but organizing the details can make it feel like a monumental chore. Don’t let planning a trip around Europe overwhelm you! Whether it’s your first trip to Europe or the tenth time you have traveled abroad, our travel tips will streamline your Europe trip planning!… Read the rest
Craving a vacation, but short on paid time off? No worries: you can get your travel fix on a quick US weekend trip! The United States may be vast, but it is also well-connected – and there is no shortage of short US trip ideas.… Read the rest
One of the best things about travel is new discovery – and there are plenty of places to discover in the United States! While America’s big cities, famous beaches and most popular national parks are magnets for tourists, we know it is worth it to get off the beaten path.… Read the rest
Five! Four! Three! Two! One! The countdown is on – and we’ve rounded up the absolute Best Places to Go for New Year’s Eve this Year!
Whether you are seeking out warmer weather or a cozy getaway, an epic party trip or a fun family vacation, we’ve got all the Best New Year Celebrations covered.… Read the rest
Want to get away? Planning a post-holiday escape? Craving some adventure? Need to use your PTO? Regardless of the question, travel is the answer! To help send you on your way, we’ve rounded up the absolute Best Winter Vacations in the US for this year!… Read the rest