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After staying in hundreds of hotels across 90+ countries, we’ve learned that most hotels offer a lot more than what’s listed on their website. You just have to ask. These free hotel perks have made our stays more comfortable, convenient, and stress-free. Most people have no idea these are even options, but they’ve come in handy again and again. Better …
This is the story of why we never travel without travelling insurance: twelve hours after landing in Vienna, Matt couldn’t walk. We had just flown from Mexico City to Frankfurt, then on to Vienna. He said his back was sore when we landed in Frankfurt. We figured it was just from the flight. But by the time we landed in …
After visiting 90+ countries and traveling full time since 2019, we’ve made a lot of travel mistakes. We’ve missed flights, had passport issues, faced last-minute rule changes, and dealt with serious emergencies abroad. Through all of it, we’ve learned what actually matters before heading out on an international trip. These three items are on our international travel checklist before every …
We’ve taken hundreds of flights over the years. Some were amazing. Others? Not so much. After a few too many red-eyes with clanging dishes, crying toddlers, and flickering cabin lights, we decided enough was enough. We got serious about what to bring when flying to make the experience easier, more comfortable, and even kind of enjoyable. Now, these three items …
We’ve been traveling full time since 2019 and we haven’t checked a single bag in years. Not once. We’ve flown across continents, changed climates, moved between countries every few weeks, and still manage to pack everything we need in a carry-on. If you think you can’t travel with just a carry-on, we’re here to tell you that you absolutely can. …
I (Lisa) booked us train tickets from Vienna to Munich. Same ticket. Same class. Same departure time. I assumed we’d be sitting together. But when we boarded, I was in car 3 and Matt was in car 6. That’s when I learned a hard lesson about how to book a train in Europe the right way. If you’re planning to …
Paris is not cheap. But exploring the city doesn’t have to break your budget. After dozens of visits, we’ve found some incredible free spots that let you enjoy Paris like a local. These are the best free things to do in Paris that we always recommend to friends, and we return to them ourselves trip after trip. Whether you want …
After visiting over 90 countries and traveling full-time for years, we thought we knew everything about passport rules. But then we almost got denied boarding for a flight to South Africa. Not because our passport was expired. Not because we forgot a visa. Because we didn’t have enough blank passport pages. This could happen to anyone. And it is something …
After years of full-time travel and living out of a carry-on, I’ve made every packing mistake you can think of. Overpacking, packing for fake scenarios, trying to be cute instead of comfortable. I’ve done it all. And now I know exactly what not to pack. These are my real-life, tested travel packing tips for women who want to travel smarter, …
After 7 years of full-time travel across 90+ countries, we’ve tested just about every piece of advice out there. Most of it? Total garbage. So in this article we debunk outdated travel tips. If you’re planning your next trip and want to actually save money, travel smarter, and avoid rookie mistakes, here are our best travel tips for 2025 based …
We’ve booked hundreds (thousands?) of flights around the world.Some were amazing deals. Others? Not so much. It took us years of trial and error to figure out the smartest ways to find cheap flights and avoid common booking mistakes that cost money, time, and flexibility. Most people still use the same outdated methods. Like searching just one airport or assuming …
We’ve bought, packed, and ditched more travel tech gadgets than we can count. Some sounded brilliant… until they broke. Or took up too much space. Or sat untouched in our bags while we reached for the same few tried-and-true items over and over. These 7?They’ve earned a permanent place in our carry-ons. Whether we’re bouncing between countries or spending a …
Yep, you read that right. We were charged $400 for a single toll while driving a rental car in the U.S.And the worst part? We didn’t find out until months later. Here’s what happened, what we learned, and what you can do to avoid getting ripped off by sneaky rental car charges. What Actually Happened We drove through one toll …
After 7 years of full-time travel across 90+ countries, we’ve downloaded and tested just about every app that promised to “make travel easier.” Most of them? Total fluff. But every now and then, we find one that actually delivers. That saves us time, money, or stress in a big way. Here are 5 underrated travel apps that have become absolute …
Our first and best advice to find cheap business class flights is to use our tutorial on How To Use Google Flights to Find Cheap Business Class Flights (And Cheap Economy Flights Too!). But it can be exhausting spending all day searching Google Flights for the cheapest business class flight to plan your next trip (although sometimes we do!). The …
