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Getting around Seattle without a car is easier than you think! Traffic in this bustling corner of the Pacific Northwest is terrible. No getting around that. And with the rise of rental car prices in a post-pandemic world, every day you can avoid paying for a car is a good thing for your budget (and…
Visiting Whidbey Island is an easy and fun day trip from Seattle, even better as a long weekend! But how do you get to Whidbey Island in the first place? It’s pretty straightforward when you know all of your options. Whether you’re looking for the cheapest, the most flexible, or the most convenient option, we’ve…
Surprise your travel-loving friends and family with these unique travel gifts! And, who are we kidding, go ahead and pick up a few things for yourself while you’re at it! Whether you need travel gifts for her or him or just a friend, these 40 ideas are sure to please! No time to read it…
Snorkeling is a fun and easy way to experience the beautiful underwater world of the ocean. Colorful fish darting in and out of coral and waving sea grass. Crustaceans scuttling along the sandy sea floor. Maybe a surprise visit from a sea turtle or dolphin! Snorkeling opens up a whole new world to explore. But…
Travel scratch off maps are my favorite way to keep track of my bucket list progress, and these maps are the PERFECT gift for the dedicated traveler in your life. But they’re also perfect for the travelers that don’t call themselves travelers! You know the ones. They’re visiting every ballpark or football stadium in the…
Congratulations! You’re going on your very first trip! Woohoo! Traveling is a wonderful thing, but it can be stressful for the unprepared. Even more so if you’re on a budget and unprepared. Been there. Cheap luggage, a lost boarding pass, and a dead phone: good grief! Learn from our mistakes and avoid many of the…
