planning & prep

travel more and often: a new year’s resolution

travel more and often: a new year’s resolution

Wow—another year in the books! But this one feels extra special because we finally took the ideas floating around in our heads and made them happen. And guess what? 25,000 downloads later, here we are! If there’s one thing we’ve learned (and hope you have too), it’s...

2023 black friday travel deals that can’t be missed

2023 black friday travel deals that can’t be missed

Let’s talk about Black Friday travel. Benefits of giving the gift of travel This black Friday actually has some great travel deals- this could be a great time to jump on 2024 travel on good deals. We're not saving the best for last First and foremost- Going is $25 off...

why camping might be your next favorite way to travel

why camping might be your next favorite way to travel

Let’s be honest—camping is one of those things that people either love or avoid like the plague. Some of us dream of waking up to fresh mountain air, sipping coffee by a campfire, and falling asleep under a sky full of stars. Others? Well, the thought of bugs,...

how to find free things to do while traveling

how to find free things to do while traveling

Of course beaches, hikes and wandering around a city are usually free while traveling, but did you know there are hidden secrets that budget travelers have known for years about FREE things to do around cities? Here's our rundown of the best free or nearly free things...

christmas in july! our favorite under-rated travel products

christmas in july! our favorite under-rated travel products

It's never too early to be thinking about Christmas! And with those Labor Day sales right around the corner and your Christmas plans booked, it's time to start thinking about those MUST HAVE travel products. And we have them. This isn’t your typical list, it's only...

skip airport security: tsa pre-check vs global entry

skip airport security: tsa pre-check vs global entry

Do you ever find yourself wishing you had one more hour on vacation? Or do you travel with kids and dread waiting through the security line with them? Or maybe you’re like us and carry a lot of electronics traveling and hate unpacking and repacking them every time you...

best travel credit cards: our actual wallet setup

best travel credit cards: our actual wallet setup

You want to start getting those free flights and upgraded hotels that everyone talks about but don't know where to start? It seems like there's an endless amount of travel credit cards. We're here to pull back the curtain and show you exactly what our strategy is for...

delayed flight compensation: know what to ask for next time you fly

delayed flight compensation: know what to ask for next time you fly

Canceled, delayed flights are likely over July 4 holiday weekend. More than 2,000 flights delayed as holiday weekend kicks off. Almost 8,000 US flights delayed or canceled due to severe storms. These were the headlines leading into the fourth of July weekend. And...

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