Our favorite award travel newsletter just launched the award search tool we’ve always wanted! Daily Drop Pro is going to save us so much time finding flight (paid and award) flight deals and hotel deals. In this post, we’ll talk about what Daily Drop Pro is, tips on how to best utilize it, answer whether or not it’s worth…
Inn to inn (or hut to hut) walking and hiking tours can be a winning arrangement for travelers that love slow travel and active vacations. Walking tours are a chance to see countless new sights without the stressful rush of a typical fast-paced tour. What is an Inn to Inn hiking trip? Updated: 2024. Originally…
We aim to keep this post updated about Canada travel in 2025 with official Canada travel restrictions, requirements, and health and safety guidance. Our goal is to help you make informed decisions so you can travel confidently, safely, and responsibly in this new post-pandemic world of ours. As restrictions vary based on the traveler’s citizenship,…
We aim to keep this post updated about Philippines travel in 2025 with official Philippines travel restrictions, requirements, and health and safety guidance. Our goal is to help you make informed decisions so you can travel confidently, safely, and responsibly in this new post-pandemic world of ours. As restrictions can vary based on the traveler’s…
We aim to keep this post updated about Japan travel in 2025 with official Japan travel restrictions, requirements, and health and safety guidance. Our goal is to help you make informed decisions so you can travel confidently, safely, and responsibly in this new post-pandemic world of ours. Since travel restrictions can vary by citizenship, we…
When traveling in Vietnam, effective smartphone use is less of a convenience and more of a necessity. Whether you’re trying to get across a busy city like Hanoi, or communicating with local homestay hosts in Hoi An, a smartphone can be your most valuable travel tool. Even after many years visiting Vietnam, we still use…
We have been traveling as digital nomads for over a decade, learning the ins and outs of all types of accommodations and how to choose stays that become the highlight of a trip. From our early days after volunteering with Peace Corps, when we spent $0 on accommodations despite visiting multiple countries, to our continual…
If you’ve ever felt a little lost or overwhelmed in unfamiliar destinations, you’re not alone. Experiencing new things is part of the thrill and beauty of traveling, but along with that comes unanticipated changes, uncertainty, and stepping outside your comfort zone. My husband, Jedd, and I have spent over a decade traveling the globe as…
So you’re planning to go to Jamaica? That’s awesome. Many people ask what they should do in Jamaica. Sometimes what can be just as helpful is asking: “What should I NOT do?” when visiting another country. Jamaicans are a beautiful and lively people. Jamaica is the birthplace of Bob Marley, Reggae music, and the the…
Visiting Ingapirca – Ecuador’s largest site for ancient ruins – is a great day trip from Cuenca, Ecuador. This post shares what we learned about the Ingapirca ruins and how to get there. Updated: 2024. Originally published: February 2016. Ingapirca is currently open to the public Wednesday through Saturday. (The hours posted in the photo above…