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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 …

There’s no question that travel is a life-changing, mind-altering, heart-opening experience. But travel is costly, both in terms of time and money, and many people do not have the luxury of either. …

Creative Ways to Scratch the Travel Itch When You Can’t Get Away: How to Satisfy Wanderlust From Home Sometimes life gets in the way. We can’t always do what we want. Busy …

We 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 …

For 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 …

I recently had the grand pleasure of hosting a small Harry Potter night. The idea originated because some friends who were reading the series with their kids for the very first time …

The other day, when I was off work, I decided to pick Skyler up from school early to sneak in a few hours of quality time, just us. We started our Mama …

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!

I 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 …

If 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 …

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 …

One 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 …

I 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 …

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 …

Home Exchange 101: 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 …

Tips to Overcome Panic and Anxiety Attacks Panic attacks can feel overwhelming, but it’s important to remember that you are not alone and that there are effective strategies to help you navigate …

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 …

We 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 …