COVID-19, a.k.a. the Coronavirus, is significantly impacting events and conferences. Recently, one of the in-person conferences that we both work on suddenly needed to become a virtual event at the last minute. Knowing that other event planners, meeting coordinators, and conference organizers will likely be in similar situations during Coronavirus lock down, I thought it…
I almost cringe at the term “travel hacking”- it sounds like something illegal. But that’s the commonly used phrase for the art of getting free or discounted travel through award points and miles. Try not to think of hacking like a guy on his computer in a dark basement breaking into your bank account online. Think…
Pet-sitting and house-sitting has been an important ingredient in our nomadic travel life. There are many benefits, including saving money on rent and allowing us to test out different living situations. If you’re curious about pet sitting or house sitting domestically or internationally, this post shares why it’s great for budget travel and how to…
We recently had a layover of less than 12 hours in Zagreb. Fortunately, Zagreb airport (ZAG) makes it easy to enjoy one day in Zagreb, even on a budget. This post will cover Zagreb sightseeing options, public transportation for long airport layovers at ZAG, and our own Zagreb 1 Day Itinerary (which we did mid-December)….
This guide will help you plan the perfect Croatia road trip itinerary, especially if you’re visiting Croatia in winter. Jedd and I had the pleasure of living on the Dalmatian Coast for one month in late Fall, exploring from our home base of Zadar, Croatia. Then my parents joined us for a 10 day road…
The Kamananui Valley Road is a peaceful trail originating at Moanalua Valley Park with no particular destination. The journey is four miles one way on a wide, mostly flat, dirt and gravel road. The road does continue a bit further and there are options to follow mountain trails or detour off on side trails along…
We chose to make Zadar, Croatia our home base for a month this Fall. For us, it was the perfect balance of interesting things to see but with fewer crowds than its southern neighbors on the Dalmatian Coast. We found plenty of budget-friendly things to do in Zadar Croatia during our stay. We can’t wait…
While in Hoi An, Vietnam in 2019, we met an enjoyable couple from Denver, CO who were halfway through a 12 month trip around the world. These were not your early 20’s Gap Year kids, nor were they digital nomads like us. No, they were the “We’re 40 years old and changing directions in life, so…
Travel isn’t the only way to open our eyes to new cultures. We’ve hand-picked 11 movies that will help you learn about our world, grow in cultural understanding, and also leave a smile on your face. Updated: September 2021. Originally posted: May 2017. Entertainment for Good We think it’s important for everyone, young and old,…
Planning a one month Europe itinerary is very subjective. While our itinerary in Europe includes some activities and destinations unique to our situation, we try to share what we learned along the way. We hope it can inspire you in your Europe trip plans. This month-long Europe itinerary covers our second visit to Europe in…