Hey there, fellow travelers! Today, we’re in Bamberg, Germany enjoying beautiful weather. But good weather isn’t always guaranteed when you’re traveling. So, today we’re sharing our tips for things to do while it’s raining. It’s always a good idea to have some rainy day activities planned during your vacation, just in case! #1 Hop On…
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Pre-Trip Checklist: 15 Things to do Before You Leave For Vacation
Hey there, fellow travelers! We have so many posts about what to do while you’re traveling, but this post is about the things you need to do before you travel. This isn’t about the travel documents you need, or how to plan your trip, but a vacation checklist of those little things you need to…
Honest Travel Safety Advice Every Traveler Should Know
Hey there, fellow travelers! Today we’re in the Loire Valley of France. While we love to share all of the exciting and fun things about traveling the world as a family, there are some downsides, too. Today we’re doling out safety advice for travelers. Some things are just unavoidable, but there travel safety tips can help…
The Top Ten Biggest Little Travel Annoyances
Hey there, fellow travelers! We know that not all travel is sunshine and rainbows, but there are many reasons we love to travel, despite the little everyday annoyances we hit along the way. We have a lot of posts on things you’ll love, and hate, about travel, but it’s not always so extreme. Today, we’re…
Long Haul Flights Tips
Hey there, fellow travelers! Today we’re in Prague, and we’re about to fly back to the United States tomorrow. I thought this would be a good time to share our tips for surviving a long haul flight. These tips apply to all flights, but especially those longer than seven hours or so. Long flights can…
What to Pack for a Cruise: Six Cruise Essentials
WHey there, fellow travelers! Today, we’re in Split, Croatia on a Croisi Cruise. We’ve found there are a few key items that everyone should pack for a cruise, whether it’s a European cruise, or a Caribbean cruise. Regardless of your cruising destination, make sure you pack these six cruise essentials! This isn’t a complete cruise…
Travel Money Tips & Exchanging Money Abroad
Hey there, fellow travelers! We often get travel questions from our fans, so today I’m going to focus on a topic that comes up quite often: money. We’ll cover how, when and where to exchange currency, plus everything you need to know about money in Europe. How Do I Get the Best Deal Exchanging Currency?…
Customs Clearance for First Time Flying Abroad
Hey there, fellow travelers! Today, we’re in Waterford, Ireland. We often get travel questions from our fans, so today I’m going to answer one that comes up quite often. For travelers about to embark on their first time flying abroad, the biggest question is “what happens when I get off the plane?” In this post,…
The 5 Biggest Mistakes People Make at Airports
Airport Tips: Five Mistakes That People Make At the Airport Greetings from Reykjavik, Iceland! This is a really cool place to visit, and getting to be very popular with stopover visits between the U.S. and Europe, but well worth visiting. On our way here, we noticed quite a few mistakes made by travelers at the…
Visit South America: 21 Things Every Traveler Should Know Before They Visit South America
The DON’TS of Visiting South America: Travel Tips Greetings from Montevideo, Uruguay! Today we’re sharing the “don’ts” of visiting South America. It’s a huge continent, with lots of cool places to visit: from Machu Picchu in Peru to Montevideo in Uruguay to Patagonia in the south of Argentina. There’s a lot of great things to…