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10 Travel Safety Tips from Our Own Experiences

by Liz | Aug 9, 2019 | Know Before You Go, On the Road, Our Travel Advice, Travel Planning | 0 comments

Depending on the trip you are planning you may feel a bit nervous and worried if all is going to be okay and if you will be safe. The thing to keep in mind is that, honestly, most of the world is quite a safe place to visit. However, there are some key...

First Time Cruise Tips to Get the Most Out of Your Experience

by Liz | Jul 28, 2019 | Cruise, Interests | 0 comments

We see the ads all the time on TV and the internet. Those glitzy, massive, floating-resorts where everyone seems to be having the time of their lives. Yeah, cruise vacations are pretty awesome! But we understand it can be a bit intimidating if you have...

The Best Onsen Stopovers in Japan

by Liz | Jul 13, 2019 | Destinations, Interests, Japan, Relaxation / Pampering | 0 comments

For those of you who are interested in traveling to Japan, you may have heard of the term Onsen and are wondering what that is. An Onsen is a warm indoor or outdoor bath—with natural hot spring. Thousands of hotels and inns have built themselves up along the Japanese...

Tips for Visiting Great Sand Dunes National Park & Camping Nearby

by Liz | Jun 23, 2019 | Colorado, Destinations, Pet Travel, RV, The States | 2 comments

“Wow, who knew this existed outside the Sahara desert!” Josh said as we gazed up at the towering sand dunes, the tallest in North America reaching upwards of 750 feet. But it’s not just one dune…it’s the many dunes of varying height which shift with the strong...

Tips for Renting a Car in Mexico & Mexican Liability Insurance

by Liz | May 4, 2019 | Destinations, Mexico | 169 comments

This post has been updated in 2019 but was originally published in 2014. People were shocked when we told them we were planning a trip to Mexico and that we planned to drive around. And while it’s true that some parts of Mexico should be avoided, other areas are...