Reflecting on 2017 Travel
Taking a look back at our 2017 adventures and travels through numbers and photos.
7 Unique Ways to Stress-Free Holiday Travel
Traveling during the holidays ranks pretty high for ways to increase your holiday stress. From larger crowds to weather delays, holiday travel stress seems inevitable. But is it? I reached out to my fellow travel bloggers to see what tips they could offer to ensure a stress-free holiday travel season and I’m so happy with the unique tips I received. Read on to find out more!
How I Earned 2 Years of Free Flights with a Southwest Companion Pass
Some people have a natural ability to manipulate points to their best advantage. I am not that person. Airline points are like calculus to me. It generally goes right over my head. So how, then, did an airline points dummy like me manage to fly Southwest for free nearly two years? Not only did I fly for free, but Ryan flew for free anytime he traveled with me.
Weekend Getaway: Things to do in Santa Fe
New Mexico is one of those under the radar states in the US and Santa Fe has long been thought as a jaunt for those of a retirement age ready to lay some serious cash for one of a kind art pieces. A weekend getaway to Santa Fe promised to be filled with it’s charming adobe buildings, its own style of Southwestern cuisine (oh wow is it spicy) it’s bursting art scene, and easy access to outdoor activities.
Weekend Getaway: Camping in Joshua Tree National Park
Only a couple hours from tinsel town, Joshua Tree National Park transports you to a landscape like nowhere else on this planet. From twinkling night skies to hiking among fuzzy Joshua Trees and boulders the size of buildings, it’s easy to spend a weekend camping here. The only thing left on your to-do list after a weekend getaway to camp in Joshua Tree National Park is to plan your return trip.
Announcing Our Liebster Award
I have been nominated for the Liebster Award, a blogging award! What is the Liebster Award? It is a virtual award that is given from one blogger to another, to support, recognize and promote the work of fellow bloggers. I would like to thank Angela of Global Gadding...
New Zealand South Island 2 Week Road Trip: Our Itinerary
A 2 week road trip on New Zealand’s picturesque South Island beckons nature and adventure enthusiasts. The unending fields of rolling green hills, snow covered mountains, electric blue lakes, sky piercing fjordlands, and beautiful coastline make this an easy addition to anyone’s bucket list destination.
8 Travel Tips from Travel Bloggers that Will Save You Time, Money, and Your Sanity
There are a lot of moving parts when it comes to traveling. I’ve made my fair share of mistakes over the years, but I’ve also learned a number of hacks and tricks to save time and money. Thanks to my fellow travel bloggers I’m always learning more.
10 Steps for How to Travel with Carry-on Only
There are few things more freeing than travel with carry-on only luggage. You know your bags won’t get lost, you can breeze out of the airport without having to wait for checked bags, and maneuvering through crowds is less intimidating. Less stuff equals less hassle. And while that phrase can be applied to life in general, it is particularly poignant when we talk about traveling.
My Favorite Photo Editing Apps for Travelers
Hauling expensive and heavy photo gear is not always practical so sometimes I’m left to rely on my iPhone camera to capture priceless travel moments that require more than the GoPro. Luckily we live in an age where robust apps can up the quality of your photos and improve your photo game.
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