Trip planning is where the magic happens and your vacation comes together into a cohesive plan for an epic adventure. But it can be overwhelming so I’ve gathered all my best tips, tricks, and advice for planning your vacation.
When visiting Dubrovnik, you don’t have to go far or pay a lot of money to escape to an island. Lokrum Island is a nature preserve with beautiful beaches and historic sights, and it’s just a 15 minute ferry ride from Dubrovnik’s Old Town harbor. Don’t be fooled. There are no sandy beaches here and…
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…
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…
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….
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…
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…
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!…
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…
For your first trip to Italy, you gotta go big! Well, you don’t have to, but I can confidently say that you won’t regret it if you do. This 10 day itinerary is the perfect taster menu for first-timers in Italy, if you can keep up with all the walking. You’ll see at least 8…
Spending a weekend in Boston is the perfect introduction to this busy, historical American city. I love taking short, budget weekend trips to explore new cities. You get to experience a new atmosphere without using much PTO, if any, and you don’t have to spend much to make them happen. To keep costs down, I…
