We recently flew on JAL’s premium economy for the first time. In those post we’ll share our full review of the flight on the 787-9 from Haneda, Tokyo to San Francisco (HND-SFO) and our thoughts on whether or not Japan Airlines premium economy is worth it. Whatever you might hear, premium economy is not the…
For over 10 years of international travel, we were using regular SIM cards to stay connected while abroad. For each new country, we would have to figure out how to get a SIM card. We had to figure out the best phone companies in the country and how their plans worked. We’d have to physically…
This is a review of our new, versatile travel backpack that works as a carry on, backpack, or duffle bag and comes with a bonus day pack. Introducing the Osprey Farpoint 55 Backpack review. Osprey Farpoint Review Video Disclosure: We are REI affiliates because we love their stuff. We may get a small commission for purchases made…
These days, the success and enjoyment of our trips often depends on the battery life of our smartphone (and other devices). Maybe you’re a traveler that always wants their devices fully charged. Maybe you’re wondering why you’re always looking for an outlet or waiting for your device to charge before you can continue with your…
Hiking in Hawaii, no matter the island, is a great way to see experience Hawaii’s natural beauty. You’ll see sights unlike anywhere else in the world and for many of those beautiful, epic, more-than-Instagram-worthy views, you’ll need to work for them. This post is meant to help you think intentionally about what to pack when…
We just finished our first Singapore Airlines trip in business class to Singapore from Seattle, and it was awesome. We have flown with many airlines and have found time and time again that Asian-based airlines are on another level with their product and service, especially compared to US-based carriers. Though our first flight was 16…
We put together this list of must-try foods in Jamaica to help travelers experience the culture through typical Jamaican dishes. We also share some reflections on what we’ve learned about Jamaican food culture and traditions. Enjoy! This post originally appeared on our personal blog while we were serving with Peace Corps in Jamaica in 2014….
A lot of travelers despise packing, but I love it. I think of it as a puzzle – a fun challenge, and I set 3 specific goals for myself when thinking about an upcoming trip. 1) Bring only what you need. 2) Make sure whatever you do bring, you use (at least once). 3) Everything has…
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Last week we hosted 6 guests for their very first trip to Vietnam. The week went better than we could have imagined. We enjoyed it so much that we’re going to do this again in the near future (more on this later). Our goals for this trip were: to help orient our guests to traveling…