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Super Useful Travel Posts

Happy Friday, all! Apparently, it's a week of learning what not to do when you travel, as that seems to be the theme to today's SUTP (with the exception of a few). Sometimes knowing what not to do is more helpful than knowing the opposite. Be kind, courteous and enjoy your trips that you're properly prepared for. I hope you enjoy my round-up of links this week.

Have you taken a look at your passport lately? If it is damaged, you may not be able to get on the plane. This woman on her honeymoon...

Metromile: The Insurance Company That Fits Your Driving Style

In this world of high-priced everything, it can be hard to find ways to save for that awesome trip you want to take. Metromile wants to help you by giving you comprehensive pay-as-you-drive insurance. Instead of paying hundreds of dollars a month to insure a car you may not drive everyday, or one you only drive to and from work, why not pay only for the miles you actually drive? I work from home and probably drive 300 miles a month on average, because I only make trips to the grocery store, t...

I Ate and Drank My Way Around the World in One Day

Usually, when people take a trip, they do it at a leisurely pace. I love trying new foods when I go anywhere, as you well know by now, so the opportunity to eat foods from all over the world in one place is always appealing to me. Last month we hit up Epcot's Food and Wine Festival to taste some of the world's dishes. This is our third time to visit the festival, as it brings together all my favorite things: weird food, food carts and small bites. 

I was super excited that Scotland had be...

That Time I Fed Alligators and Then Ate One

I'm just back from Florida and this trip was definitely one of adventurous eating (for some). I tried at least two things I've wanted to taste for a long time and others I never knew I did. Guess what? I was pleasantly surprised by all of them! So, this trip to Florida, I finally made it to Gatorland. We had a free half day available to us and a 2-day GoCard, so there was no stopping us this time. What is Gatorland, you ask? Obviously, the name says it all. It's a whole land of alligator...

Unique Ways to Get Scared

Are you looking to get scared this Halloween? Even during the rest of the year? There are so many haunted attractions around world that it can be hard to choose one, but you can certainly find something that matches your personality, be it creepy, weird, scary or a combination of all three. Several of these tourist attractions have made my wish list (Mutter Museum, Easter Island and Wichester Mystery House) and I've had the opportunity to visit some (the Catacombs) as well. If you're looking...

Super Useful Travel Posts (Halloween Edition)

Happy Friday! Remember this series? If you don't, it's because it's been quite a while since you've seen it or you're a new reader. Every few weeks I like to celebrate it being the weekend with an awesome list of cool stuff I found on the web that's travel-related. This week, we're talking all Halloween stuff. Hopefully, you love something in here, or you found something in your own web wanderings that you'd like to share in the comments.

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What's Underground? I enjoy a good to...

9 Ways to Get Scared in Haunted New Orleans

Halloween is coming up, which means you have a little bit of time to plan a getaway to give you the heebie jeebies. There's no place creepier (or as fun) as The Big Easy.
photo creditNew Orleans has always claimed to have a rich history in the occult and creepy myths, so taking a trip to indulge in the historical part of this city is definitely a must. The city has long been called one of the most haunted cities in America and for several reasons – catastrophes, violence and close quarters bei...

Leave Your Credit Cards at Home with #WocketWallet

Wouldn't it be easy if all you had in your wallet was one credit card and your ID? Of course it would, but it's very rare that any of us have only a few things in our purses or pockets, because we all have several credit cards, debit cards, rewards cards and more. If you could leave it all at home with no consequences, would you? I know I sure would, because I hate sifting through cards when I get to the check out. With the Wocket Smart Wallet you can live the dream. Program this sweet little...

Las Vegas Food In Pictures (and Some Words)

One of my favorite things to do in Vegas is to eat. What used to be tons of mediocre buffets has now turned into a haven for haute cuisine and delicious eats, though some of the buffets have amped it up to serve higher quality items that have you drooling long after you've paid your bill. We tend to visit Vegas once a year and try as many new places to eat as possible. Some are big hits, some are huge misses, but the pictures (and memories) remain until the next time we hit Sin City.
I've been...

Theme Park Halloween and Other Scary Travel

Who's afraid of the Big Bad Wolf? Not me, but there are so many other things I am afraid of. Halloween is the time where you can face your fears and put a little scare into others. Why not spend this October hitting up places that have good old fashioned ghosts and goblins? The past few years we attended the Halloween events at Disneyland and Disneyland Paris. This year, we'll be back to Walt Disney World.


Many park days at the Magic Kingdom and Disneyland in Sept-Nov are cut short for t...