Travel Advice
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Japan Tips for Toddlers (and the Parents Traveling With Them)
We just returned from our family trip to Japan, splitting our time between Tokyo and Kyoto, and traveling to Japan with a toddler was as incredible as it was exhausting. The kind of trip where your days are full, your steps are high, and your child is somehow thriving on it all. I expected the…
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Japan With a Toddler: Our 9-Day Winter Itinerary (Kyoto, Tokyo & Mt. Fuji)
Planning a Japan winter itinerary with toddler? Our 9-day family guide takes you through Kyoto’s temples, Tokyo’s snow-covered streets, and views of Mt. Fuji, with transit logic and kid-friendly stops to make your journey smoother and more fun. I didn’t really step onto an airplane until I was 17, when I took my first international…
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Big Island Bites: Poke, Beer, and Toddler-Friendly Eats
We just got back from the Big Island, and while traveling with a toddler adds a new layer of logistics (read: constantly chasing a small human around), we still managed to eat some incredible food and explore the island at our own pace around Kona. Best Poke Bowl of My Life I’ve had a lot…
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Everything You Need to Know About the New REAL ID Requirement for US Domestic Air Travel
If you live in the United States you may have heard a rumor that will affect your upcoming air travel plans. The TSA will be requiring US-resident travelers to carry the REAL ID which is a new type of “Passport ID” when boarding domestic flights that has them green-lighted to for air travel. Several states…
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Camp Gear Review: The JetBoil and the Weber Q1200 Grill
I love camping, but I don’t do it as nearly as much as I would I like to. One of my favorite parts of camping, whether I’ve been backpacking or car camping is cooking with my friends after spending the day exploring the trails or just hanging out in nature. Food and fire are universal…
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Beauty Salon Treatment in Airports Around the World
Did you know that there are SEVERAL airports that have beauty salons in them around the world? Say you’re heading straight over to meet your friends for a special event once you land or are headed to an important meeting, but didn’t have time to get your nails done or do your hair, the convenience…
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Patagonia Hiking: Bariloche – Cerro Catedral and Refugio Frey
San Carlos de Bariloche is a stunning lakeside town on the Argentinian side of Patagonia. It’s a three-hour bus ride from the quaint town of San Martin de Los Andes and it is a popular location for seasonal vacations and end-of-the-school-year trips. The natural setting combined with a small city-town vibe is a place not…
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15 Free Ways (Or Even Get-Paid) To Travel That Will Enrich Your Life
Traveling can be any experience you make it and whether or not you’re looking for a way to travel for less (or free) there are in fact ways to help you do just that. Not only can working abroad be a great experience, but it’s possible to cover parts of your trip or even make…
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Wrap-up of Free Hotel Stays in Southeast Asia
My Southeast Asia backpacking trip has come to an end and while I’m back home recuperating before heading to Argentina next week, now is a great time to tally up my free hotel stays in September. If you missed my last article about free hotel stays in Southeast Asia, you can learn how to book free…
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8 Things to Know Before Visiting Tokyo
For a popular metropolis like Tokyo, Japan you would think that after traveling in countries in Southeast Asia and throughout Europe, that you have all the rules of etiquette down and can get around with no problem. It actually is easy to get around in Tokyo, as in literally to get from one place to…