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  • The wing of a Breeze Airways plane as it takes off from Charleston International Airport
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    How to Maximize 10 Vacation Days in 2026

    ByRachel Means

    So, you live in the US, you want to travel more, but you get just 10 vacation days per year. That’s typical, unfortunately, assuming you’re working a full time job. If you work part time, you probably don’t even get that. Whether you’re a young professional just getting started or a seasoned pro that changed…

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  • A woman with a backpack pulling a roller carry-on bag walks into the sun at an airport
    Going

    How To Bring Hiking Poles on a Plane: Tips + TSA Rules

    ByRachel Means

    Gearing up for an epic hiking and backpacking trip in one of America’s amazing national parks? You’re probably wondering what hiking gear you can take with you on the plane. Hiking boots are no problem, but bear spray is a definite no. What about something in between like your trekking poles? It used to be…

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  • 5 Days in Asheville, NC for First-Timer’s!
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    5 Days in Asheville, NC for First-Timer’s!

    ByRachel Means

    If it’s your first time visiting Asheville, North Carolina, I recommend you come for the week! It deserves more than just a weekend’s worth of your attention, and there’s plenty to do here to fill your itinerary. Get a taste for everything on offer here, from the unique downtown shops, restaurants, and historical sites to…

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  • Vibrant orange sunset behind a mountain ridge, reflected across the beach in Oahu
    Planning

    5 Days on Oahu: First-Timer’s Itinerary!

    ByRachel Means

    So, you’re visiting Oahu for the first time, and you’re super excited! But I bet you’re also overwhelmed with all the awesome things to do in Hawaii, so you’re not quite sure what’s available or which island it’s on. No worries. That’s why I created this simple 5 day itinerary for Oahu, based in Honolulu….

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    Is a Sightseeing Pass Worth It? Decide Quickly with This Easy Tool!

    ByRachel Means

    You’re gearing up for a trip to a popular destination, planning your itinerary, when you stumble across an ad for a sightseeing pass. It seems like a great deal! It includes a bunch of places you already had on your list, and the sales page claims it’ll save you hundreds of dollars. But you know…

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  • Going

    Best Travel Pillows for Neck Support: Avoid the Head Bob!

    ByRachel Means Updated on2026-01-21

    You’re on a long-haul flight, getting ready to try your luck at sleeping for a few hours, but you’re in an aisle seat, or worse, stuck in a middle seat. You can’t afford for the dreaded head bob to betray you into waking up on a stranger’s shoulder. You need a neck pillow you can…

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  • 5 Day Blue Ridge Parkway Itinerary: Start to Finish!
    Planning

    5 Day Blue Ridge Parkway Itinerary: Start to Finish!

    ByRachel Means Updated on2025-05-08

    Take a week and road trip down Blue Ridge Parkway from start to finish! There’s more to the parkway than just Asheville, Boone, and Blowing Rock. Start in Virginia at Shenandoah’s southern doorstep and enjoy the rolling hills, overlooks, and cultural spots like Mabry Mill and the Blue Ridge Music Center. Then continue into North…

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  • Colorful buildings and church on Broad Street in Charleston, SC glows as the sun sets and the sky turns purple
    Planning

    3 Days in Charleston, SC: Enjoy a Long Weekend Getaway in the Holy City

    ByRachel Means

    Take 3 days to explore Charleston, SC, and get a taste for this charming Southern city. No PTO required! Sometimes you only have a few days to explore a new city, try out the food, and see a lot of popular sites without using any vacation days from work. Charleston has a walkable downtown with…

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  • 7 Days in Rapid City, SD to Explore the Black Hills
    Planning

    7 Days in Rapid City, SD to Explore the Black Hills

    ByRachel Means

    You’re probably only considering a trip to Rapid City, South Dakota because you want to see Mount Rushmore. That’s pretty typical. You probably had no idea Rapid City existed until you googled “Where is Mount Rushmore?”, and then you were stuck wondering what else is there to do in South Dakota? Prepare to be surprised!…

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  • One Week in London for First Timers!
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    One Week in London for First Timers!

    ByRachel Means

    First time visiting London, and want to make sure you don’t miss a thing? No worries! We’ve got the perfect one week London itinerary to help you out. You could spend months in this city and not see it all, but we’ve grouped together the most famous sightseeing spots so you can thoroughly and efficiently…

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