International travel

Can you go to the Maldives without Breaking the Bank?

Posted on July 18, 2022

Is it possible to go to the Maldives without breaking the bank? It CAN be done, however, it takes some strategic planning and won’t always be possible. We spent $4,000...

In Switzerland with Backpacking backpacks

Is There a Right Way to Travel?

Posted on June 26, 2022

Is there a right way to travel? Honestly, the slow travelers judge the fast travelers, the luxury travelers judge the backpackers, the local cuisine eaters judge the McDonald’s eaters. And...

mt fuji, Arakurayama Sengen Park, Chureito Pagoda, Japan

A Mt Fuji Day Trip from Tokyo: Everything you Need to Know!

Posted on March 9, 2025

I KNEW I wanted to add Mt Fuji day trip to our Japan itinerary, but I did NOT know the extent of the time and effort it would take to...

10 Amazing things to do in Madrid

Posted on June 23, 2022

Madrid is an amazing city! Honestly, it is one of my favorite large cities I have been to due to its cleanliness, easy navigation, friendly people and amazing culture. So,...

What to Wear in Amsterdam in October: Everything you Need to Pack and more!

Posted on August 28, 2024

What to wear in Amsterdam in October! Lets be honest, weather in Amsterdam in the Autumn can be moody, especially in October when you are teetering between the warm summer...

How to Spend 4 Days in Croatia: Split and Dubrovnik!

Posted on August 14, 2021

How to spend 4 days in Croatia! Croatia is one of the countries I was MOST excited about. We heard so many great things about how awesome Croatia was by people...

How to Plan an International Trip: Logistics and More!

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