What is home exchange? Will I like swapping my house? You sleep in other people’s beds? And other burning questions you have about home exchange. We started home exchanging in 2016, and …
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10 Underrated Family-Friendly Destinations in the United States
by Ashley7 minutes read10 Surprising Underrated Lesser-Known Family-Friendly Destinations in the United States Sometimes we end up visiting places we would not have intentionally sought out because we say yes to the unexpected, whether it’s …
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Lessons Learned: Walt Disney World with a 3-Year-Old
by Ashley12 minutes readWe just got back from our family’s first trip to Walt Disney World Resort in Florida and boy, oh boy, what a week! There were highs, there were lows, there was a …
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Can you buy peanut butter in Mexico? And other questions about life in Playa del Carmen
by Ashley19 minutes readWe have now stayed in Playa del Carmen twice, for one month each time, and we have received a lot of random questions from friends, coworkers, and family. We asked a lot …
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Bathrooms of the World: Dutch toilets and the poop shelf
by Ashley5 minutes readThe bathrooms of the world are diverse and range from high-tech toilets with warming seats and built-in bidets to communal bathrooms and simple holes in the ground to squat over. Exploring the …
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A Step-by-Step Guide to Using Google Maps for Travel Itinerary Planning
by Ashley8 minutes readI 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 …
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Need a bigger vacation budget? Here are 9 ways to save money to travel more
by Ashley16 minutes readWe certainly don’t travel as much as some folks we know who travel a lot for business or who have embraced that digital nomad lifestyle. But we are always planning a trip …
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The key to traveling with kids: Do less, enjoy more.
by Ashley3 minutes readOne of the most important lessons I’ve learned while traveling with a child is that we can’t do it all. But you can do a lot! Whether it’s a diaper blow out, a …
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Here are five things that I routinely do to keep my cool and manage travel anxiety. I hope these anti-anxiety tips can help you too!
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How to Work Remotely While Traveling: Essential Tips
by Ashley14 minutes readI cannot tell you the number of times that people tell me that they wish they could travel like we do, that they could work while traveling. I’m here to tell you …
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The Art of Intentional Wandering: A Stress-Free Approach to Travel
by Ashley7 minutes readStress-free trip planning with intentional wandering As a recovering Over Planner, I’ve come to embrace a less-stressed approach to trip planning. Especially after becoming a parent. Things are hard enough! Let’s make …
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Best fun and free things to do in Nashville (by a local)
by Ashley13 minutes readThe best fun and free things to do in Nashville (according to a local) Looking for fun and free things to do on your next trip to Nashville? We’ve got you covered! …
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Lower your expectations, lower your stress: how to simplify your family trip planning with ABC lists
by Ashley6 minutes readI haven’t been at it long, but already, parenthood has taught me a lot. It forces me to practice patience, prioritize someone’s needs over my own, and be more willing to go …
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Prioritize sleep and rest to avoid travel burnout
by Ashley5 minutes readWhen 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 …
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How to pace your trips with kids to avoid fatigue and burnout
by Ashley16 minutes readPacing 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 …
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How to Travel with Your Kids: Making family adventures more fun and stress-free
by Ashley17 minutes readIf you want to travel more with your kids, we can help! Traveling with kids can be an incredible adventure, and with the right approach, it doesn’t have to be overwhelming. By …
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One of my favorite ways to pass a sunny afternoon in Nashville is to play tourist in my own town and remind myself of all the beauty, tastes and fun that our …
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Covid-19 is upending life as usual, changing our world forever in ways unknown. When we come out on the other side of this pandemic, I hypothesize that the work world — thus …
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How to Separate Your Personal and Professional Lives While Working At Home
by Ashley9 minutes readFor many years, I was a workaholic. I had a terrible time disconnecting at the end of a work day. In fact, there was no real “end” or “beginning” to my work …
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Disney DAS Pass: What is it and do I need one?
by Ashley9 minutes readWhat is the Disney DAS Pass? Disney’s Disability Access Service (DAS) program assists visitors who can not wait in a conventional line due to a disability. The DAS pass does not provide …
