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Tips for Renting a Car in Mexico & Mexican Liability Insurance

by Liz | May 4, 2019 | Destinations, Mexico | 167 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...

Our Favorite Hong Kong Food!

by Liz | Mar 20, 2019 | Asia, Destinations, Food & Drink, Hong Kong, Interests | 0 comments

One of the things that makes a visit to Hong Kong so great is that it is such a global city. This means that it is multi-cultural and, therefore, you can find food from literally all over the world! So while you can sample local and Asian delights, long-term travelers...

10 Reasons for Solo Travel in Hong Kong (even solo female travelers)

by Liz | Mar 13, 2019 | Asia, Culture & History, Destinations, Hong Kong, Interests | 50 comments

This post was originally published in 2013, but was updated in 2019. Back when I was a single female (before Josh came along), I wanted to travel, but it was always difficult to find others who could travel with me. If this is the way you feel…don’t feel...