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I’ve touched on the topic of how I afford to travel before, but it’s been an entire year and I think it’s time to chat about money some more. It’s unfortunate that the topic of money is so taboo because I think we’d all be better off if we spoke about it more. So many …
It’s been a little over a year since I last wrote about my experience applying for the Global Entry program, so I’d say it’s about time for an update! Today I’ll share a quick refresher on the costs and benefits of the program, my experiences with TSA Precheck and expedited re-entry, and if I think …
Ask a Floridian if they’ve visited St. Augustine before, and odds are, they’ll say yes. The subject of Florida History is studied state-wide during the fourth grade, and many Florida students cap their studies with a trip to the oldest city in the continental United States. It’s also a place Michael and I have visited …
At the beginning of the year, Michael and I began discussing ways we can reduce waste both in our home and while traveling. Though our carbon footprint grows larger with each flight, we’re not going to stop traveling any time soon (and when large corporations are to blame for most of the greenhouse gas emissions …
Sharing five tips for maintaining your mental and physical health while traveling.
Just glance at your social media feed on the weekend while you’re trying to save money and you’re sure to see numerous posts from friends doing some (or all!) of the following: enjoying fancy meals out, attending loud and crazy concerts, going to the movies, or hanging at the bars until closing time. Meanwhile, you’re …
noma, the restaurant by New Nordic Cuisine pioneers Rene Redzepi and Claus Meyer, is reopening soon with a new concept, so I thought I’d share our experiences dining at the restaurant’s first iteration back in June 2015. [Edit: the restaurant announced in January 2023 that it would once again close at the end of 2024 …
“Oh, and by the way, there is a fuel shortage due to a strike and you may have trouble filling your rental before you return,” the car rental associate explained after the papers were signed and the keys were in our hand. Michael and I looked at each other, relaying our horror without words. This …
Here’s something I didn’t know before Michael and I began planning our Scandinavian adventure during the summer of 2015: Norway is absurdly expensive.
I’ve mentioned some of the ways Michael and I save to fund our trips before, but today I want to share how we go about finding airfare when we are booking flights for long weekends (or regular weekends!) away. This post is not sponsored but contains affiliate links. I may receive a small commission (at …