Planning and Travel Hacking

The conversation revolves around trip planning advice between friends, specifically focusing on accommodation choices based on the duration of stay. For trips of less than a week, factors like the number of …

You might not believe when I say this, but you CAN have an amazing vacation at Legoland on a budget. In 2025, we took our Lego-obsessed child down to Legoland Florida for …

Can’t afford to go the beach? Turn up the heat and bring the beach to you, instead!

My brother is in Ecuador right now, visiting a friend. Together, they are exploring the Galapagos Islands, making my dad and me supremely jealous — of what they’re getting to see, not …

We’re 38 days out from our Schwannema Euro Adventure, slowly checking things off of our pre-trip To Do list. And today, I knocked a big one off the list: doing a test-pack …

In America, it’s uncommon to hear of people taking really long vacations or trips lasting more than two weeks because most companies in the US don’t offer much paid time off or …

The authors shared insights from their six-week European journey, focusing on valuable lessons learned. Key takeaways include embracing flexibility in planning, the widespread use of English, the need for comfortable walking shoes, …

As a second grade feminist, I was convinced I’d be the first female baseball player in the MLB. I’m not entirely sure why I thought this: I had been the worst t-ball player …

Thanks to the generosity of my best friend’s family, Justin and I were able to plan a long weekend getaway to the mountains of North Carolina. Since our January vacation plans fell …

Months of research. Hours spent comparing flight prices. Countless nights debating destinations and routes, followed by whimsical dreams of far away cities and interesting people. The weeks and months leading up to …

Often, people get specific ideas of how a trip should go or places they need to visit. I know, I’ve been there! We can easily be blinded by our own expectations, and …

Travel is education. I’m a firm believer in travel as education. By visiting unfamiliar locales, we expand our worldview, we gain different perspectives, and we expose ourselves to different cuisines and cultures.  …

Pacing your trips with kids is important! Planning a family trip can be a blast, but if you’re not careful, it can turn into a tiring marathon that leaves everyone burnt out …

I do the same thing before every single trip: I create a Google Map. That’s it. The end. That’s the one thing I always do when planning a trip. But that’s not …

Intentional Wandering is a flexible travel planning method that encourages selecting a daily “anchor” destination while allowing for spontaneous exploration along the way. It minimizes stress by blending pre-trip research with real-time …

When planning a trip, it’s easy to get caught up in the excitement and try to pack in as much as possible. But that leads to travel burnout! Prioritizing rest is just …

What we have learned about slow travel As remote workers, we have the luxury of being able to work from anywhere. Remote work therefore allows us to travel in ways that don’t …

The Challenges and Joys of Slow Travel Slow travel is one of my favorite ways to travel. Give me time to settle in, to get a feel for the place, and to …

Real world examples of intentional wandering Have you ever planned a trip with a tight itinerary, only to feel more stressed than excited when you arrive? That’s where the beauty of intentional …

One day, while chatting with my best friend about travel, she started asking me questions about logistics and the order of doing things when it comes to trip planning. “I never know …