Our “Rediscovering Salem” series is my way of looking at my hometown from a tourist’s perspective. My goal is to cover both the classic Salem spots as well as new or up-and-coming places that have brought more character to the area since I moved away. Updated: May 2026. Originally published: June 2018. Note: Hours and…
Vancouver, BC is one of our favorite cities to visit in the summer. In this post, we will cover the best things to do in Vancouver to enjoy beautiful outdoor activities and delicious food. Last Updated: May 2026 Updated: Summer 2020 with the help of Theresa Ladner and Taryn Nicole. Originally published: Summer 2014 Note:…
We are proud members of the U.S. Peace Corps community and love to partner with our fellow Peace Corps Volunteers, who often have some of the best insights into the culture and authentic travel experiences available in their host country. We asked Lianne Bronzo, a recent Volunteer in Zambia, to share her expertise on travel…
We are proud members of the U.S. Peace Corps community and love to partner with our fellow Peace Corps Volunteers, who often have some of the best insights into the culture and authentic travel experiences available in their host country. We asked Madisen Hughes, a former Volunteer and current resident in Malawi, to share her…
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…
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)….
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…