If you’ve been keeping a blog while you’re abroad, and… you haven’t been giving your blog the attention you originally hoped for it, or your posts have been getting bland, or you’re not feeling inspired to write anymore, or you just don’t know what to write about …then a blogging boot camp challenge is just…
One of the most common things people are concerned about when they travel is their personal safety and security. You can’t control every variable to guarantee your safety, but you can mitigate risk by being intentional about your actions. That’s why common sense advice such as: hide your valuables, don’t display large amounts of cash…
During our first trip to Türkiye, Antalya quickly became one of our favorite places to explore. This coastal city has become a popular destination thanks to its history, culture, and natural beauty. In this post, we’re sharing the 6 best things we did in Antalya, along with some tips and recommendations, to help inspire your…
In today’s review, we’re looking at Tripiamo, an online education platform that helps North American travelers familiarize themselves with driving in other countries. Does a Tripiamo guide prepare us to self-drive in another country? Is it worth paying for? We tested the guides out ourselves and will answer all of that in this review… Quick Summary:…
We aim to keep this post updated about Croatia travel in 2026 with official Croatia 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. We lived and worked from Croatia in winter…
We aim to keep this post updated about Lisbon travel in 2026 with official Portugal 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,…
Do you love food and exploring local culture? A local food tour is one of the best ways you can spend a day in Istanbul. If you’re looking for a highly recommended Istanbul food tour, the following review will show you why we love Culinary Backstreets and help you decide if their tours are right…
We traveled from the US to Türkiye in December 2024. This is our review of our business class flight from Seattle to Istanbul on Turkish Airlines. Is it worth it to fly Turkish Airlines Business class? I (Jedd) have been wanting to fly Turkish Airlines for a while. I’ve seen many great reviews (some not…
Since Jedd grew up in Honolulu and has a lot of family on the islands, we visit Oahu at least once a year. 11+ years ago, we planned a five day Oahu vacation for our best friends leading up to our wedding. And we have enjoyed sharing Honolulu travel tips and making recommendations for the…
If it’s your first time visiting Hawaii, then Oahu is one of the best places to get to know the beautiful state. We’ll help you plan the perfect trip with our Oahu 5 day itinerary. Oahu is the third largest of the Hawaiian islands and is home to state capital, Honolulu, where Jedd grew up….