I’m really big on travel lately and over the past few years have been on various trips in North America. On all of the trips I’ve been, short or long, I’ve packed too much. I always end up returning home with outfits or shoes that I haven’t worn. Those things that I have packed “just … … Continue reading
We will probably be renting a car for our vacation this year. We are driving (roundtrip) around 1800 miles, across several states, plus touring locally once we get to our destination. Normally we take my spouse’s minivan. It is roomy and comfortable for his long, leggy body. This year, though, we are taking our precious … … Continue reading
Even after you’ve done all the bookings and confirmed each reservation, keeping the cost of travel low beyond flights and hotel rooms, requires a few more preparatory steps. Call Your Bank. Before any international travel, develop a plan for how you intend to withdraw local currency. Will you leave with cash and then exchange it? Will you … … Continue reading
Lately, I’ve been dying to go on a trip. Luckily I have my honeymoon comping up in just a few short months, when we’ll be going on a month long trip to Nepal and Bali (two weeks in each place). OUr honeymoon will quell my travel bug for a little while, but I bet that within a … … Continue reading
When my fiancé and I were trying to figure out where to honeymoon, we were on completely different pages. I wanted to do Greece or Italy, but he was more interested in an all-inclusive resort where we could just relax, swim, and lay out in the sun. We were at odds until a couple of … … Continue reading
One of the biggest travel trends in recent memory is the use of Airbnb. If you are looking for a reasonably-priced place to stay when you travel, you can find what you are looking for by visiting the Airbnb web site. However, it’s not just a way to save money when you travel. You can also … … Continue reading