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
What 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
What 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
What We Didn’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
What We Loved 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. We used the pass ourselves during a trip to Denver and it saved us some money, but ... Read more
Is The Seattle CityPASS Worth it?
The Seattle CityPASS is the major attraction pass you can use to save money in Washington State’s most famous city. We personally used this pass ourselves and while we don’t ... Read more
Our Comparison Of The San Francisco Attraction Passes
We can tell you that from experience that there’s tons of fun things to do in San Francisco. But is it worth using an attractions pass when you go to ... Read more
125 Inspiring National Park Quotes, Captions + Puns
The national parks are among the most sought after travel destinations in the United States. We’ve visited most of the famous parks and they’re honestly some of our favorite places ... 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 our favorite beach ... Read more
101 Uplifting Sunset Quotes, Captions + Puns
As landscape travel photographers we absolutely love watching the sun go down. This list of our favorite sunset quotes will help you find the right words to describe your experiences ... Read more
98 Motivational Mountain Quotes, Captions + Puns
Heading to the mountains and looking for some inspiration? We’re sure our collection of favorite mountain quotes by famous authors, presidents and adventurers will motivate your next climb. Short Quotes ... 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 our favorite waterfall quotes. ... Read more
100 Inspirational Road Trip Quotes, Captions + Puns
There’s no better feeling than hitting the open road, right? Well, our collection of favorite road trip quotes will inspire your next adventure and help you find that perfect Instagram ... Read more
101 Captivating New York Quotes Perfect For Instagram
There’s 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 help ... 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 Inspirational Hiking Quotes, Captions + Puns
Hitting the trails is one of our favorite things to do any time we take a trip. We hope this collection of our favorite hiking quotes will motivate you to ... Read more
Our Comparison Of The 8 NYC Attraction Passes
Important update 19th June 2025: The Sightseeing Pass (entire company) has suspended operations indefinitely – here’s the announcement. That means 2 of the 8 passes we compare in this guide ... Read more
140 Travel Quotes To Inspire Your Wanderlust
Travel has the power to transform your life. Just one trip can help you see through a new perspective, trust us we know! Some of the quotes in this list ... Read more
Our Honest NY Sightseeing Pass Review: Is It Worth Buying In 2025?
Important update 19th June 2025: The Sightseeing Pass (entire company) has suspended operations indefinitely – here’s the announcement. We recommend CityPASS or Go City Pass as your best alternatives for ... 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
Eating our way through celebrity chef restaurants on a Las Vegas secret food tour was one of the best experiences we’ve had in Sin City. Not only did we sample ... 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
Our Guide To The Places You Can Stay Near Zion National Park
Springdale is our favorite place to stay near Zion National Park. Why? Because it’s a great town with a chilled outdoorsy vibe, excellent hotels and quality restaurants. But it’s also ... Read more
When To Visit Zion National Park By Month And Season
Zion is one of our favorite US 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, ... 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
When To Visit Grand Canyon South Rim (By Month + Season)
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: Bar Harbor + 4 Alternatives
Figuring out exactly where to stay near Acadia is one of the biggest challenges you’ll face when planning your trip to Maine’s awesome national park. Should you pay over the ... Read more
How To Plan A Road Trip In 10 Easy Steps
Taking a road trip can be equal parts exciting and overwhelming, we’ve done enough to know! But one thing it really shouldn’t be? Difficult. If you’re a serial planner like ... Read more
Where To Stay Near Mount Rushmore (5 Great Areas)
Keystone, Hill City, Custer, Rapid City and the northern reaches of South Dakota’s Black Hills are the 5 major areas we would consider booking a hotel for a 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 easy to figure out: You can ... 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
Where To Stay On A First Visit To New York City: 6 Awesome Areas
We remember what it was like trying to figure out where to stay the very first time we visited NYC – anxious about safety, not wanting to miss out, being ... Read more
Is The New York CityPASS Worth It?
The New York CityPASS is one of 8 NYC attraction passes available for you to save money by bundling top sites into one package. Overall it’s a great pass that ... 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
Exactly Where To Stay Around 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 Tips For Booking Cheap Flights
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: Our Favorite Money Saving Tips
Fed up with expensive hotels? You’re probably overpaying. Accommodation usually accounts for the biggest expense on any vacation, but there are so many super easy ways you can book cheaper ... 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. We really enjoyed our Warner Bros studio ... 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 we ... 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 we can tell you from experience that visiting this diverse and developing country comes with it’s own ... Read more
Our Unforgettable Tour With A Vietnam War Veteran Near Hoi An, Vietnam
Spontaneity really is 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 colored ancient town each year, but ... 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 they’re cheap, easy and extremely efficient. Prices are roughly around US $10-20 for an 8 hour ... Read more
Our 10 Step Process For Successful Trip Planning
Not sure where to start with planning for your next trip? We’ve totally been there, but this one-stop travel planning resource covers everything you need to know about preparing for ... Read more