With its geothermal pools, pristine lakes, and abundant wildlife, Yellowstone National Park is truly one of America’s most incredible treasures. So make sure your Yellowstone packing list includes all the essentials for a wondrous experience. I think the biggest surprise visiting Grand Teton and during our three days in Yellowstone last summer was that, despite […]
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What to Pack for Maui in 2021: 31 Essential Items for a Perfect Hawaii Vacation
Here’s my ultimate Maui packing list to ensure you have everything you need on your tropical vacation. Of all the places I’ve been, Hawaii calls me back again and again. Lush tropical beaches…swimming with sea turtles…colorful tropical fish. What’s not to love? How about… a wicked sunburn on your first day…sore feet from navigating coral… […]
Travel Inspiration: An Interview with Nomadic Matt
Before I started this travel blog in January 2018, I was like many Americans who save up for a single annual vacation splurge. But then I started reading travel blogs which challenged that notion for me. I started socking away tricks and tips on how to creatively extend a work trip, make my travel dollars […]
Tips to Avoid Bank and Credit Card Fees Abroad
Have you ever come home from a trip and cringed when you saw all those extra charges and fees on your credit card? You need a no foreign transaction fee credit card. Maybe that sweet deal you scored on an Italian leather jacket evaporated when you added in the unanticipated foreign transaction fee and subpar […]
Home Exchange 101
Whenever I mention that I exchange homes with strangers, I can count on one of two responses. Someone will either say: “I could never let a stranger sleep in my bed!” or: “That’s amazing! Where do I sign up?” I find that people are not exactly wishy washy on this topic. It either excites you […]