Customs and Immigration (I.E. Passport Control) are the twin terrors of passengers looking to get out of the airport ASAP upon arrival at their destination. But while many of the tips and tricks for getting through Passport Control without hassle also apply to Customs, there are some additional things to know if you want to get through […]
…also known as “How to Get Through Immigration Without Losing Your Damned Mind.” Air travel can be a stressful experience: first check-in and security, and then innumerable hours trapped in a flying tin can with a couple of hundred of strangers…needless to say, by the time you land at your destination you’re probably ready for your […]
5 Easy Ways to Save Money on Food While Traveling Food is one of the top reasons that Justin and I enjoy traveling. But depending on the destination, the cost of eating well can add up quickly. Still, it is possible to satisfy your palate AND your budget. Here are some of the ways that […]
The cost of getting travel vaccinations may be low for UK and European travelers, but if you’re an American planning a trip to Southeast Asia (or a RTW adventure) it’s a whole other story. The price of certain shots can run into the hundreds: that’s a whole lot of your vacation fund to drop before you even leave home! The […]
Back in the day, if you wanted to hitch a ride through Europe, you had to rely your wits, and your thumb. Nowadays, the sharing economy has blessed us with BlaBlaCar–a ridesharing service which lets anyone looking for a ride–or a passenger–to safely and cheaply road-trip their way across the continent (and beyond–Blablacar’s range of serviced […]
Justin and I have visited many countries around the globe, but Australia will always have a particular place in our hearts. Some people spend their honeymoon lounging on the beach. Us? Justin and I spent three non-stop weeks in Queensland, New South Wales and in the Northern Territory’s Red Centre desert–our days filled with the best active adventures […]
Because some of us need to recover from the holidays. The weather outside may be frightful…but isn’t that all the more reason to consider a wintertime getaway to a sunnier locale? Prices at these beautiful places may not be at rock-bottom (you’re not the only one running from the cold); but if you’re coming from the U.S., Europe, […]
The Stockings were Hung for the Traveler with Care… Your little chick-a-dee has flown the coop and is off to college…and now they want to study abroad, backpack through Europe for the summer, and fly to Phuket for Spring Break. Lucky for you, they are coming home for Christmas. So, what do you get your […]
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