How to travel to Thailand in 2022 (Test and Go)

Below is all the information you need to travel to Thailand in 2022 under the Test and Go program. Announcement – Friday, March 11, 2022 To ensure sufficient time for the registration and approval process in the Thailand Pass system and eliminate the need for travelers to adjust their travel itinerary, from 10 February 2022 […]

Around The World Trip Cost: How much does it cost to travel around the world?

Travel Cost Blog Post Image

In May 2019, we left our jobs to travel the world full time. During the two years prior, we searched the web to learn how much an around the world trip cost. And, how much we should budget for each country we planned to explore. In our months of research, we found some helpful articles […]

ÉPERNAY AND REIMS: Exploring France’s Champagne Region

France Champagne

Bordeaux, Burgundy, The Rhine Valley – France and wine go together like peanut butter and jelly. Don’t tell them I said that – I doubt they approve of a humble PB&J. Seriously though, the history of and reverence for winemaking, and champagne-making, runs deep in France.  If you are looking to get to know this […]

PASTÉIS DE NATA: An Ode To Lisbon’s Best Treat!

Pasteis de Nata

I think it’s safe to say that if you are considering a trip to Lisbon, you’ve come across the Pastel de Nata (or Pastéis de Nata for the plural). This little sweet treat will grace every single “What To Eat In Portugal” and “Things To Do In Lisbon” list on the internet. Allow us to […]

DIY WALKING TOUR: History Walk Through Reims, France

Walking Tour Reims

You are almost certainly in Reims for one thing, and that thing has bubbles. As the unofficial capital of the Champagne Region, Reims lures in tourists and locals alike with its stately champagne houses and hectares upon hectares of neat rows of vineyards growing the next vintage for Moet and Chandon, Veuve Clicquot or Perrier […]

How to fly Qatar Airways Business Class for $15!

Qatar Airways Business Class Flight

Yes, you read that correctly. For $15 USD, you can fly on Qatar Airways Business Class! And, I’m going to show you how. We pulled this travel hack off to fly from Dallas, Texas to Nairobi, Kenya for our bucket list Masai Mara Safari in May 2019. Whether you want to go on an African […]

UNA DÍA PERFECTA: The Perfect Day in Seville, Spain

Things To Do In Seville Spain

Picture yourself walking down a sunny Spanish street, you pass under an orange tree and smile as you watch people enjoying their morning cafe con leche. You are in Seville, Spain, the capital of Andalucia. To me, you are almost in heaven. Seville is a place in our travels that totally captured me. Maybe it […]

THINGS WE LOVED IN PORTO (Things To Do In Porto)

Things To Do In Porto

Add Porto, Portugal to the list of “Places We Didn’t Expect To Love So Much But Can’t Shut Up About”. That’s essentially the TDLR of this post. Porto has the ingredients for what makes an ideal city for me. 1. Near water. 2. Rich in history 3. Great food and wine scene. I mean, ding […]

ITINERARY: Weekend in Charleston, SC

The American South. It’s hot, hospitable and one of my favorite places to be. For our first wedding anniversary a couple of years ago we spent a fun long weekend getting to know this southern charmer. It’s rich, albeit troubled, history is soaked into every building and every person. Check out our itinerary from our […]

CADAQUES, SPAIN: The Best Day Trip From Barcelona

Day Trip From Barcelona

Right off the bat, I’m going to try to sell you on the idea of turning this day trip you’re planning into a weekend getaway. I know, I know, that’s not why you came to this post but hear me out (i.e., read the post). After realizing how gorgeous, how special, how fun Cadaques is, […]