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 […]
I consider myself a travel expert, but do you know what I’m not good at when it comes to travel? Finding cheap flights. I’ve read these tips about booking on certain days and flying on certain days and clearing your cookies before you search for a flight, but they never seem to make much difference […]
I talk about packing a lot on Travel Made Simple. I try to travel carry-on only whenever possible because I love the freedom of having less stuff to carry around with me. I pack the same things for nearly every trip I take, which makes my life easier. So what’s on my packing list? Take […]
I’m a bit obsessed with packing. I always want to find ways to pack less and travel with a smaller bag. So when Arcido reached out to me about reviewing their backpacks, I was excited to see how well they fared with my carry-on only style of travel. Andy and I decided to test out […]