Travel Planning Blog
Travel planning encompasses many challenging aspects like booking flights, finding the right hotels or getting transport from point A to point B. We traveled the world non-stop for 6 years, so planning trips is second nature to us.
In our travel planning blog you’ll find lots of guides on where to stay in popular destinations, helpful tips on booking flights and hotels, as well as lots of our personal guides about long term travel and running an online travel business.
What It’s Like To Travel When Pregnant
In the beginning of 2024, we set up a home base in North Carolina after traveling the world for 6 years. It was a huge change for many reasons, and ... Read more
Why We Don’t Use AI On Our Travel Blog: The 5 Key Reasons
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is changing the world as we know it. It’s the industrial revolution of The Information Age. Many job sectors are going to be heavily impacted, and a ... Read more
10 Things We Don’t Like About Having An Online Business
In 2018, we quit our careers as scientists, set off traveling the world and created a travel blog. Now we help millions of people visit new destinations each year, but ... Read more
10 Things We Love About Having An Online Business
Creating, building and managing our own successful online business has been the most challenging thing either of us has ever done. Everything (and we really mean every single thing!) is ... Read more
10 Things We Don’t Like About Long Term Travel
Travel isn’t just our passion, it’s our lifestyle and our livelihood. We live, eat and sleep travel. For the last 6 years, we’ve been exploring the world almost non-stop and ... Read more
10 Things We Love About Long Term Travel
We quit our science careers in the spring of 2018 and set off on an 18 month honeymoon around the world. Two weeks later in a cafe in Cordoba, Spain ... Read more
Is The Denver CityPASS Worth It?
The Denver CityPASS is the major attraction pass in the Mile High City and we’ve personally used the pass ourselves. In this review, we’ll show you what to expect when ... Read more
Is The Seattle CityPASS Worth it?
The Seattle CityPASS is the major attraction pass in Washington’s capital city and we’ve personally used this pass ourselves. In this review, we’ll show you what to expect when using ... Read more
San Francisco Pass Comparison: Which One Is Best?
The Golden City of San Francisco continues to draw millions of visitors each year, but is it worth using an attraction pass? In this comparison, we’ll show you three popular ... Read more
125 National Park Quotes, Captions + Puns
The national parks are one of the most sought after travel destinations in the United States. This guide features inspiring quotes, captions and puns from John Muir, US presidents, famous ... Read more
101 Beautiful Beach Quotes, Captions + Puns
If you’re headed to the beach and need a caption to pair with that perfect photo, we’ve done all the work for you with this compilation of beach quotes. Our ... Read more
101 Uplifting Sunset Quotes, Captions + Puns
There is nothing more inspiring than watching the sun go down and this list of sunset quotes will help you find the right words to describe your experience. If you’re ... Read more
106 Motivational Mountain Quotes, Captions + Puns
Heading to the mountains and looking for some inspiration? This is a large collection of mountain quotes by famous authors, presidents and adventurers that’s meant to motivate your next climb. ... Read more
101 Stunning Waterfall Quotes, Captions + Puns
As photographers, we find ourselves always chasing waterfalls for that perfect picture. There’s just something magical about mother nature and we hope to inspire you with these waterfall quotes. We’ve ... Read more
101 Inspirational Road Trip Quotes, Captions + Puns
There is no better feeling than hitting the open road. This collection of road trip quotes is meant to inspire your next adventure or help you find that perfect Instagram ... Read more
101 Captivating New York Quotes Perfect For Instagram
There is something special about New York City. And you can feel it from the very first time you visit. This collection of quotes will fuel your NYC wanderlust and ... Read more
101 Epic Photography Quotes + Sayings
Photography is a long journey, but it can be enjoyed by anyone. We believe a good photographer is always experimenting and looking for their next photo so this long list ... Read more
125 Best Hiking Quotes, Captions + Puns
This collection of hiking quotes is meant to motivate you to hit a new trail and explore the great outdoors. We hope to help you find the perfect caption for ... Read more
New York Pass Comparison (+ Discount)
New York City is one of the most famous cities in the world. It’s diverse, fast-paced, iconic, gritty and very expensive. But what if you could save some money on ... Read more
140 Travel Quotes To Inspire Your Wanderlust
Travel has the power to transform your life because just one trip can help you see through a new perspective. The quotes on this list inspired us to quit our ... Read more
Why You Should Buy A New York Sightseeing Pass
The New York Sightseeing Pass is one of the four major attraction passes in the Empire City and we’ve personally used this pass ourselves. In this review, we’ll show you ... Read more
Where To Stay In Sedona: 5 Popular Areas + 15 Top Rated Hotels
Sedona is one of our favorite places to visit in the US for hiking, photography and outdoor adventure. But what about hotels and figuring out where to stay? Well, Sedona ... Read more
Our Honest Review For The Popular Secret Food Tour In Las Vegas
We think tasting your way through celebrity chef restaurants on a Las Vegas secret food tour is one of the best experiences you can have in Sin City. Not only ... Read more
The Wave Hiking Permits Explained: Advanced + Daily Lottery
The Wave in northern Arizona is widely accepted as having the hardest hiking permit to win in the United States. It has enormous demand, but only 16 groups or 64 ... Read more
Where To Stay Near Zion National Park
Springdale is the most popular place to stay near Zion National Park, but you can also look at hotels in Virgin, La Verkin and Hurricane if you want unique places ... Read more
When To Visit Zion National Park By Month And Season
Zion is one of our favorite national parks because it’s so unique and adventurous, but it also has seasonal-specific pros and cons throughout the year. Things like hotel costs, weather, ... Read more
The 4 Best Airports To Use When Visiting Zion National Park
Not sure which airport to use when you visit Zion? Well, St George is the closest regional airport to the park but it’s only served by a few cities in ... Read more
10 Essential Things To Know About Visiting Zion National Park In The Winter
The winter months of December, January and February are all excellent times to visit Zion National Park to benefit from fewer crowds, cheaper hotel rooms and quieter trails. And that’s ... Read more
The 4 Best Airports To Use For Grand Canyon National Park
Not sure which airport to use when you visit the Grand Canyon? Well, Flagstaff Pulliam is the closest regional airport to South Rim but it’s only served by a few ... Read more
The Best Times To Visit Grand Canyon South Rim (Months + Seasons)
If you’re planning to visit Grand Canyon South Rim for the first time, one of the most important questions you should have is: when is the best time of year ... Read more
10 Essential Things To Know About Visiting Grand Canyon South Rim In The Winter
The winter months of December, January and February are all excellent times to visit Grand Canyon South Rim to benefit from fewer crowds, cooler hiking temperatures and cheaper hotel rooms. ... Read more
10 Key Things To Know About Visiting Yosemite National Park In October
We spent 3 full days in Yosemite National Park in October 2019, and all things considered we think it’s one of the very best months of the year to visit. ... Read more
Where To Stay Near Acadia: 5 Different Areas + Top Rated Hotels
Figuring out where to stay near Acadia National Park is one of the biggest challenges you’ll face when planning your itinerary. Should you pay over the odds to stay in ... Read more
How To Plan A Road Trip In 10 Easy Steps
Organizing a road trip can be both exciting and overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be difficult. So let us help you take away some of that road trip planning ... Read more
The Best Hotels Near Mount Rushmore (5 Different Areas)
Keystone, Hill City, Custer, Rapid City and the northern reaches of South Dakota’s Black Hills are the 5 major areas you should consider booking a hotel for your trip to ... Read more
The Places You Can Stay Near Grand Canyon South Rim
If you’re feeling overwhelmed about where to stay when you visit Grand Canyon South Rim, trust us, you don’t need to worry. It’s really simple. You can either stay in ... Read more
Where To Stay Near Badlands National Park (Places + Hotels)
Badlands National Park has limited hotel options both inside and near the park boundaries. Interior and Wall are closest to the park, and they work for short term stays if ... Read more
Our Guide On Where To Stay In New York City
Finding a quality hotel to suit your budget and itinerary can be the most challenging part of planning a trip to New York City. Trust us, we’ve done it enough ... Read more
Is The New York CityPASS Worth It?
The New York CityPASS is one of the three major attraction passes in the Empire City and we’ve personally used this pass ourselves. In this review, we’ll tell you everything ... Read more
Visiting The Statue Of Liberty And Ellis Island By Ferry From Manhattan
We couldn’t wait to get up close and personal with Lady Liberty when we moved to New York City. So we quickly booked our Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island ... Read more
Where To Stay In Yosemite Valley And Near The Park
We’ve visited most of America’s popular national parks and one thing is usually apparent when it comes to lodging: it’s either excellent or seriously lacking. Yosemite is uniquely challenging because ... Read more
10 Key Things To Know About Visiting Yellowstone National Park In October
Visiting Yellowstone National Park in October is an unforgettable experience with benefits like reduced crowds and lower lodging occupancy rates, but it’s also very late in the season and that ... Read more
Where To Stay When You Visit Yellowstone National Park
We’ve always said that figuring out where to stay and booking hotels is the hardest part about planning a trip to Yellowstone National Park. Should you stay at lodges inside ... Read more
10 Excellent Airports To Use Near Yellowstone (By Distance)
Yellowstone is the second largest national park in the lower 48 states of America. It has 5 entrances spanning the compass points, hundreds of amazing geothermal features and a handful ... Read more
Our Top 15 Tips For Booking Cheap Flights Every Time You Travel
Booking cheap flights isn’t a science or an art. It’s too easy to get lost in endless myths and hacks, but do any of them really work? We’ve been traveling ... Read more
How To Book Cheaper Hotels: 17 Money Saving Tips
Hotels usually account for the biggest expense on any trip away. But there are so many easy ways you can book cheap hotels if you know what to look for ... Read more
Our Review Of The Warner Bros Studio Tour In Hollywood
Touring a tv and movie studio should be on your Los Angeles travel itinerary, especially if you’re visiting for the very first time. But tours are not cheap and they ... Read more
Our Comparison Of The Alcatraz Island Day And Night Tours
Alcatraz Island has a story so intriguing that it draws in over 1.5 million visitors each year making it one of the most visited attractions in San Francisco. But there ... Read more
America The Beautiful Pass: Is The US National Parks Pass Worth It?
Do you plan to visit several US national parks, monuments, battlefields, forests and seashores in the next year? If the answer is yes, you should seriously consider buying an America ... Read more
How Much Did We Spend Traveling Through Vietnam For One Month?
Are you planning to spend a month or longer traveling through Vietnam but don’t know how much to budget for your trip? Then use our popular expense report to help ... Read more
21 Important Things To Know About Vietnam Before Visiting
Vietnam is a beautiful country offering a multitude of unique tourist opportunities. But visiting this diverse and developing country comes with it’s own distinct set of challenges. In this guide ... Read more
Our Unforgettable Tour With A Vietnam War Veteran Near Hoi An, Vietnam
Spontaneity is truly the spice of life. An expression that’s never more true when traveling long term. By sheer happenstance, we found ourselves in a fortuitous position when we took ... Read more
8 Different Transport Options From Hanoi To Halong Bay
Halong Bay is one of Vietnam’s most popular destinations on the heavily beaten tourist path. Who doesn’t want to see a unique UNESCO World Heritage Site on an overnight cruise. ... Read more
How To Travel Between Da Nang And Hoi An, Vietnam
Hoi An is one of Vietnam’s most enchanting cities. Visitors from all over the world flock to soak up Hoi An’s charming mustard yellow ancient town each year, but getting ... Read more
How To Book And Survive The Vietnam Sleeper Bus
The sleeper bus is one of the best ways to travel around Vietnam because it’s extremely efficient. There are numerous companies with prices ranging from $10-20 for an 8 hour ... Read more
Our 10 Step Process For Successful Trip Planning
Want to plan a trip, but not sure where to start? We’ve totally been there and this one-stop travel planning resource covers everything you need to know about preparing for ... Read more