Travel Tips

We’ve driven across the country many times, either north and south or east and west. And on those trips, we’ve learned a few things. About ourselves (If we turn on …

There’s a lot of planning that goes into any foreign vacation, but steel yourself for even more preparation if you’ll be backpacking (i.e. hopping from city to city). See, if …

We love Couchsurfing when we travel. There’s just something exhilarating and rewarding about being welcomed into a complete stranger’s home in a strange city and being treated like old friends. …

Our cozy arrangement would have been perfect for a long night in the Dublin airport. Unfortunately, the cleaning crew kicked us out of the area after only 15-20 minutes. Sleeping …

Exchanging currency is always a tricky business. It seems there are so many options that it’s hard to know which one will stretch every dollar the farthest. So here’s a …

Sometimes the idea of traveling to faraway nations and sampling their local cuisine can be intimidating, especially for vegetarians. You start to wonder when you’ll eat, if you’ll eat, where …

Many of the most popular cities in Europe offer special city passes that claim to save you a bundle on tourist attraction of all kinds. Amsterdam, Paris, Dublin, London, Denmark …

No matter where you’re headed in the U.S. of A. there are a number of ways to ensure you’re getting your money’s worth. Follow these 6 tips to ensure you …

If you’re a Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy fan (like us), you know two things: 1. 42 is the answer to the ultimate question of life, the universe and everything, …

Shoulder straps should lay on your shoulders all the way back until they attach to the pack.   The best backpack is the one that fits So you’ve decided to …