Trip Planning

Asphalt road curving through a desert landscape with massive red rock formations under a partly cloudy blue sky, featuring a text overlay about a "7-Day Moab Workcation Cost."
Liann

What It Cost for Our 7-Day Moab Workcation Retreat

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

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Liann

We Used RCI for Travel: Here’s What Happened

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

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Guided Tours in Vienna: The illuminated Wiener Christkindlmarkt sign arches over a crowded square in front of the grand, illuminated Vienna City Hall at night.
Liann

3 Days in Vienna: How Tours Made Our Whole Trip

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

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Simple Travel: Person wearing warm socks relaxes with a book and a mug by a blurred natural background.
Liann

Simple Travel: What We Never Leave Home Without

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

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