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 own…
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…
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….
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…
While most of our yearly Hawaii trips are to Oahu to visit family, we’ve enjoyed a couple amazing vacations to Kailua-Kona on the Big Island of Hawaii. In this post, we’ll share some of the best things to do in Kona Hawaii for free or low cost. As budget travelers ourselves, we know Hawaii is…
Most of us have misconceptions of a city before we actually visit. I honestly didn’t know much about Memphis but my expectations were not too high. What we’ve discovered throughout our road trip is the great value in knowing a local who can show you around. They’ve already put in the time to discover what…
Since my Dad grew up in New Orleans, we traveled to New Orleans regularly throughout my childhood and adulthood for family reunions. In this post, I’ll share with you my favorite, highly recommended things to do in New Orleans on a budget. My New Orleans Must Do’s Full disclosure: this is going to be a…
Geneva, Switzerland is located on Lake Geneva in the French side of the country, surrounded by the Alps and Jura mountains. It’s well known as the headquarters of the United Nations and Red Cross is also a hub for banking. To be honest, as much as I love Switzerland, I’ve never wanted to stay in…
If you’re an independent traveler looking for self guided tours of Italy where you can get a bit off-the-beaten-path, then consider Tuscany’s Etruscan Coast. Our do-it-yourself guide will help you discover a beautifully unspoiled side of Tuscany on your own, whether you’re traveling for 2 days or 2 weeks. This post will cover: Where to…