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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...

Best Dog Beaches in the USA (Including Hana’s Faves!)

by Liz | Apr 27, 2019 | Interests, Pet Travel | 0 comments

One thing we’ve learned since we adopted Hana is that for being a Labrador, she’s not a big fan of lakes or rivers. So imagine our surprise during a work trip to San Diego last year when we discovered she LOVES the beach and the ocean! So now...

How to Use Your Cell Phone Internationally

by Liz | Apr 4, 2019 | Know Before You Go, Our Travel Advice | 0 comments

Traveling internationally is exciting, especially if it’s your first time. And in the current smartphone era, it has become rather difficult to leave our phones away, even when we travel abroad. However, traveling overseas without having a very good data plan...