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Pack With Me for My Trip to France

The other day I pulled out everything I needed to bring with me to France. I have a packing list and I only packed those things. I made a video and maybe you'd like to see it. This is just my clothes. Eric's clothes are also going in this same carry-on.
Yes, I think I take this top on every trip I go on that isn't Vegas.
I know I said I wanted to bring my 16" carry-on on this trip, but I forgot that we need pants and extra shoes for this trip, so I had to upgrade to my 20" bag. Even so, I found th...

5 Reasons To Bring An RV On Your Next Road Trip

Whether you’re looking to explore one of the great routes through the US, the best road trip regions of the world, or you simply want to get out and explore freely and without a plan, there’s nothing like getting out there and driving your way through your vacation. It gives you the chance to explore, up front, many of the sights and spots that you might easily miss otherwise. However, with an RV, you can improve your journey even further.

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Top Tips To Survive A Road Trip With A Toddler

If you’re thinking of heading off on a road trip but you have a toddler, you might be wondering whether or not this is possible. To be honest with you, it completely depends on what your toddler is like, but most of the time it is possible if you know what you’re doing. There are just a few little things that we would recommend to make this as smooth as possible, ensuring that your toddler doesn’t just feel bored stuck in the back of the vehicle. 

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Your Best Leaf Peeping for 2025

With such a long and hot summer, fall is going to change pretty quickly for some regions of the country. If one of your favorite things to do is see the trees change colors before they drop all their leaves, then you might need to really plan your leaf peeping, like, now. Some of our peak seasons are coming early and some of them are going to be fairly short, but here is info on how to see the best right now or very soon.

If road tripping isn't for you, no worries. You can visit some prime fall f...

Do You Need An International Driving Permit?

It's been a while since I've gone out of the country and decided to drive. Aside from a few trips to Vancouver, the last time I drove outside of North America was a trip to Ecuador in 2009. I needed an International Driving Permit then, but it also was a small cardboard folder with my name and information on it. It didn't even have a photo.

Last week, Eric and I went to our local AAA to pick up some current IDPs, because they are only valid for up to 3 years and he needed one this time, too. The ...

How to Pack Your Personal Item for International Trips

It's time to start seriously packing for my international trip, instead of just heaping a bunch of stuff in a pile and saying I'll get to it. This is generally, how I pack. I gather all the things I know I'm taking and shove it in my carry-on, to be sorted and organized before I actually pack. I work off a packing list and then go through it once again when I sort everything and put them into packing cubes, my toiletry bag, or wherever it goes.

We started with a fun post about packing my snack ba...

Save Money On Travel with Cash Back

Did you know that you can basically get paid to travel and shop (for your travel gear and clothing) for things you buy every day? You can and Rakuten will pay you for it. I never buy or book anything without first checking Rakuten. So, what IS Rakuten? It's a fantastic - and free! - site that offers you cash back for purchasing from online merchants. If you plan to make a purchase anyway, you might as well get something for being a loyal (or even a new) customer. 

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Budget-Friendly Destinations for December

December is coming, bringing along cold temps and and holiday travels. if you want to get away from the stress of family obligations and spend money on a great trip instead of presents (because we love experiences and memories over things), then I have put together a list of 10 places you can travel on a budget and some awesome free things to do when you get there. Obviously, this is just a taste of what you can do for nothing, but that gives you a good base to start with, or things to fill in t...

How to Save Money On a Rental Car

Sometimes when you travel, it’s just not practical to take public transportation. Maybe you are covering a lot of ground on your trip or the bus schedule is iffy or you are on a business trip that calls for you to be at specific places at particular times. The problem with renting a car is that it can quickly add up over just a few days.

Following the pandemic, it was really difficult to find a deal, because with no one traveling, most rental companies sold off the majority of their fleets and co...

Packing A Travel Snack Bag

I am a snack person. No matter where I am, I always have snacks with me, as if I also have a small person in tow, but that small person is me, and "me" gets hangry. Is this also you? If not, that's fine. I also find that when I'm away from home, i snack more often. Like fresh air gives me the munchies. So, it's no surprise that when I'm packing for a trip, my snack bag is one of my most important items. 

I'm headed on an international trip, which means I'll need snacks for the plane and at my des...