
How to Enjoy Your Cruise Without the Crowds
As I write this, we’re fresh off the boat from a Best of Greece family cruise! Our group of 9 was part of the more than 2,000 passengers on board, so you can imagine there were lots of people to

As I write this, we’re fresh off the boat from a Best of Greece family cruise! Our group of 9 was part of the more than 2,000 passengers on board, so you can imagine there were lots of people to

With a couple of trips on our docket, Brian and I are busy piecing together travel plans before we hit the road. We like to build our itineraries gradually, leaving space for changing minds and unexpected opportunities. That kind of

At first, national park trips can seem relatively budget-friendly. Nature is the entertainment, after all. But once you add up flights, rental cars, accommodations, and food — especially for parks far from major airports and cities — the trip can

RCI, or Resort Condominiums International, is a vacation exchange program where members can use points or weeks to book stays in different locations. With a network of over 4,100 affiliated resorts in more than 100 countries, RCI makes it possible

Much to our surprise, our loosely planned road trip turned into a smooth-sailing Point A to Point B experience. Brian and I had our doubts, especially as we’d been brainstorming activities for each day the evening before. These last-second arrangements

As Brian and I venture through Arkansas, Oklahoma, Kansas, and Missouri, we ease into the nostalgia of the good ol’ fashioned road trip. Four states, ten days, and a blur of grasslands and rolling hills invite us to appreciate the

Brian and I landed in Vienna mid-morning on Thursday and flew home at 7AM on Sunday. It was very much a short and sweet getaway, planned solely to experience the magic and tradition of the European Christmas markets. So, why

What. A. Dream. Glacier National Park’s natural beauty was everything Brian and I imagined it would be and more. In three days, we hiked 35.9 miles and climbed over 6,000 feet. We explored just the tiniest fraction of this gorgeous

The main reason Brian and I haven’t visited before now is that, while Glacier National Park is open year-round, several attractions, including the iconic Going-to-the-Sun Road, are only accessible for a short period during the summer. This limited time creates

A simple life is a good life. Brian and I try to carry this mantra into our travels, focusing on the little things that make for an easy-going trip. We aren’t big on overpacking, overplanning, or overcomplicating things. We like