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Are you about to go on your first long-haul flight and don’t know what to expect? Does the idea make you preemptively cringe in discomfort? It’s ok. Long flights don’t have to be as awful as you may have heard. With a little prior knowledge and prep you can even enjoy it! Another important thing…
You’re finally going on your first international trip, but now you’re worried about money abroad. How do you even get foreign currency? Do you really need cash, or can you just use your credit cards? All good questions. By the time you’re done reading this, you’ll have all the info you need to confidently get…
One of the biggest concerns for first-time international travelers is how to handle money abroad. Will you be able to use your credit card? Do you need cash? How do you even get foreign currency? Don’t worry. I had the same questions when I went on my first international trip all those years ago. We’ll…
So you’ve got a trip planned to Europe, and you’re excited! But you’re also a little concerned because you heard the news mention something called an ETA or an ETIAS, and you have no idea if they apply to you or how to get them. No worries if this is you. We’ll get you sorted…
You don’t have to be a “serious hiker” to need the ten essentials when hiking. Emergencies can happen anytime, even if you’re a now-and-then hiker like me, so it’s important to carry the essentials with you on every hike. But let me tell you, I’m keeping it as light as possible! If you’re not familiar…
Take a peek into a frequent traveler’s bag! I’m always up for a trip, so I keep a bag ready to go, just in case. I’ve even bought duplicate items specifically so I have some that never leave my travel backpack. You don’t need a lot of expensive gear to have a great time! You…
Are ultra low cost airlines ever really worth it? Sometimes, yes. It’s hard to argue with roundtrip tickets for two under $150. That is, if they can actually deliver you on time to your destination without losing your luggage or breaking your legs just to fit in the seats. We’ve all heard the horror stories…
Are you planning a trip to Lake Como in Italy but are unsure how to get there? Follow in our travel friend Taylor Clabaugh’s footsteps as she shows you how to get to Bellagio from Milan. Bellagio is just one of the many beautiful towns on Lake Como, but no matter where you’re going on…
Summer is the perfect time for a lazy float trip down an easy-going river. It’s a great way to relax outside, unwind from the work week, and just chat with friends or family for a few hours. We’ve been on our fair share of river tubing adventures; some long forgotten and others that will live…
Great Smoky Mountains National Park is America’s most popular national park, several times over. It sees as many visitors as the next 3 most visited national parks combined. It’s hard to beat free entry, frequent elk and black bear sightings, amazing fall color, hiking and waterfalls galore, and the third highest peak east of the…
