Sumo wrestling is such a unique Japanese thing in my mind. So when we planned our trip to Japan, I wanted to see a sumo tournament in Tokyo since they happen several times a year and are actually not too difficult to see. Here is how to buy tickets for the sumo wresting tournament and […]
We went to Bratislava for a few days to meet some friends who were passing through. What better way to celebrate friendship than with food! We had food and drinks at a handful of interesting places in the historic center of Bratislava as well as took a beer oriented food tour. This post will be […]
Some women buy tons of purses. Others collect shoes. I, apparently, am addicted to travel backpacks. So when Tortuga reached out to me and asked me if I’d be interested in trying out their new 35L Setout backpack designed specifically for females, I couldn’t resist. A 35 liter backpack is perfect for carry-on travel, and […]
I get a lot of questions about layovers, especially if you can leave the airport during a long layover. Many factors go into the decision about whether you can or should leave the airport, so I wanted to show you what it looks like to have a long layover in Amsterdam. Amsterdam is a popular […]
Do you want to take a few mini bottles of liquor on your flight to avoid having to pay for drinks? Or are you interested in bringing back a few bottles of limoncello from your trip to Italy? Before you pack your bag, make sure you know the rules for bringing alcohol on a plane. […]
The following guest post about how to spend 5 days in Switzerland in the Bernese Oberland region was written by Anna Timbrook. One of the biggest highlights on any visit to the Swiss Alps is the Bernese Oberland. With such stunning mountains as the Eiger, Jungfrau and Monch, picture-postcard towns like Lauterbrunnen and Grindelwald, as […]
Airplane food is usually unappetizing, and some airlines these days aren’t even providing food on certain flights. Or maybe you have a dietary issue that makes it difficult to eat the standard food on offer on the flight. There are many reasons why you might wonder about bringing your own food on the plane. But […]
A few months ago, Andy and I went on a USA southwest national parks road trip in a campervan. It turned out to be an amazing three week trip through some gorgeous locations. Here’s how to plan the best southwest USA road trip itinerary. I’ve included our route, plus alternatives and shorter versions for those […]
If you want to visit national parks in the USA, it’s essential that you have your own vehicle. A few bus tours do exists, but beyond that it’s nearly impossible to travel around and explore the US without your own set of wheels. Having a car or a campervan gives you the freedom and flexibility […]
I really enjoyed traveling around the western US in the campervan, despite not getting the best sleep on such a firm bed. Doing a campervan road trip meant searching for campgrounds to stay in, and not all campgrounds are created equally. And sometimes we decided to stay in hotels due to weather. Here are some […]