Back in the early days of commercial flights, travelers would get dressed up in Sunday best when they traveled on a plane. Today, people are going for comfort when they plan to spend a few hours flying cross-country. So it’s safe to say that finding the best travel pants that offer style and comfort is…
I write a lot about national parks, state parks, hiking trails and unique (and popular) outdoor venues. Sadly, there are people who either don’t know what they’re doing, or they etch their name on the beautiful sandstone wall. It’s infuriating. But one guy has been working to change that. Phill Monson (a.k.a. Nigel the Litter…
With a family of seven, we often resort to road trips because of the cost of seven airline tickets. But that hasn’t stopped us from finding ways to save on airfare and take smaller adventures throughout the years. In fact, we’ve been able to snag nearly free flights or even steeply discounted flights to destinations…
Baggage fees are annoying, and so is waiting to get your bags after you land at your destination. A couple years ago, my wife and I juggled duffle bags and basic backpacks to New York City and Paris. We liked having everything condensed into carry-ons, but those bags wore us out. The next time we…
Fall break is a wonderful time to get out of the house, enjoy cooler weather and the changing leaves. Just because there’s a global pandemic, doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy your fall break. There are several options in almost everyone’s backyard. Below are more than 50 fall break destinations to consider. Depending on where you…
When COVID-19 hit earlier this year, who knew the impact it would have on our lives. Like many others throughout the world, our family was forced to cancel some amazing trips. My wife and I planned to tour Germany for nearly two weeks in the summer. When it was clear that wasn’t going to happen,…
It’s hard to know what gifts to get someone who loves to travel. They may love a complete vacation, but your budget may only allow for an item in their carry-on luggage. Regardless of your gift-giving budget, here are 20 of the best gift ideas for travelers. I’ve divided the list of gifts up into…
Road trips can be rough. Especially if you have young kids that get bored easily. As the driver, I sometimes get bored and need something to listen to besides the whining in the back seats. That’s where audiobooks come in. If you picked the right one, your road trip will be fun. But the wrong…
Spring Break is a challenge. Do you stay at home and force the kids to go play with friends, or do you head out on a family vacation? I prefer to head out on a family vacation – although it doesn’t always happen that way. We enjoy a day trip to a national park or…
We’ve all been on that flight with the annoying passenger. The one who won’t stop talking to you, even as you try to do something else. Or the passenger who takes up all the overhead bin space because they didn’t put their carry on in right. Let’s share these 7 tips on airplane etiquette in…
