Depending on my mood, I love finding out of the way, smaller B&Bs to stay at when we travel. I tend to find great spots so my boyfriend is happy to let me search and pretty much goes with whatever…
The joys of packing for Scotland weather
Let’s get this out of the way first: I’m a warm weather kinda girl. Think beaches, sunny blue sky, and 70+ degree weather. That’s when I’m in my element and quite happy. So this upcoming trip is definitely out of…
How to deal with Culture Shock while Traveling
Regardless of whether you move to a new country, travel long-term, or even just visit a country that’s completely out of your comfort zone, at some stage you’re likely to experience culture shock. The best way to tackle culture shock…
Traveling soon? Common sense travel tips to keep you safe
While Americans are usually vigilant about keeping themselves and their belonging safe at home, once they’re traveling they often leave common sense at the airport gate. USA Today recently posted an article titled “Is Common Sense in Travel Dead?”, which…
5 Ways to Work and Travel Around the World
With the constant invention of new technology, it’s becoming much easier to work and travel overseas. And with the average American only entitled to two weeks vacation a year, more and more people are quitting unsatisfying jobs for a chance…
Should you travel to North Korea?
While there are many interesting countries in the world, some travelers will always be drawn to the ‘harder’ countries, you know-like the ones where democracy is a curse word. The fact is, the world is smaller than it was 20…
The Best Travel Apps for 2014
While travel can be exciting and fun, parts of it can also be stressful and boring. Here are some of the best travel apps for 2014, to help you stay organized and focus on enjoying yourself overseas. Trip It This…
Why you should take the Travel Insurance
Travel insurance. You’d think it would be a priority right? But only around 30% of Americans purchase travel insurance before leaving to go on vacation. When you think about the fact that travel insurance is usually only 5-12% of the…
How to get Free Accommodation around the World
Recently News.com.au posted an article titled “How we spent four months in Europe with free meals and accommodation”. But this is nothing new. Both couples and solo travelers are doing this every day. How? By using a variety of different…
3 Travel Startups you should know about
We all know about the big startups like Airbnb and Tripit, and many of us use them regularly. But creative types are working every day on more apps and websites that make travel even easier. Here are 3 travel startups…
What can we expect from travel in 2014?
The world is getting smaller. Destinations that used to take weeks to get to are now accessible by a flight and a bus ride. With the invention of Skype and Facebook, travelers are staying away for longer as well, and…
The Best Kid-free Restaurants in the United States
Picture this: It’s your anniversary, birthday, or other special occasion and you and your partner have treated yourselves to a rare night out in a fancy restaurant. The current economic situation can mean that these celebratory nights out are rare…
5 of the Best Places to go Without Kids
There are some places that are best visited without kids, but it can be hard to narrow down an exciting destination for kid-free travel. Here are 5 of the best places to travel without kids. New Zealand To get to the Land…
Kid-free Group Tours for Adventurous Travelers
When most people think of organized tours they immediately picture a bunch of overweight, middle-aged westerners. They think white tennis shoes, polo shirts, and money belts shuffling through a museum in Europe. But kid-free group tours have come a long…
Monday Musings – Oct 28
Best Spooky Cities to Visit During Halloween
Chase witches and vampires by crossing into the underbelly of darkness this Halloween season. Why not travel to some of the best cities known for their haunting and historic sights! Travel to Transylvania where you can find your own vampire or…
Girl Getaway: Bermuda
Earlier this year a good friend of mine asked if I wanted to come with her on a cruise to Bermuda. She usually takes a cruise by herself for her birthday and this time around wanted some company. Of course,…
Monday Musings – Sept 23
Going adult-only in Puerto Vallarta: Casa Velas Resort
Late last year I was on a mission: find a great adult-only resort that was a little closer to home. Living in California I decided to look along the west coast of the US and down Mexico. Even though I’ve…
Need to use your phone overseas?
Ahhh…cell phones and overseas travel. Figuring out how to make international calls can be tricky depending on your cell phone provider. Especially when you come back to your home country and see your bill. Travel and Leisure as a quick…