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Everything You Need To Know Before Visiting Texas

Are you planning a trip to the Lone Star state? If so, you’ve made a good choice. Texas is one of the country’s most enigmatic destinations and has its own subculture. But there are a lot of things that people from outside the state don’t know about it. 
If you want to visit Texas, there are some things that you need to understand first. Check out the following: 
In Texas, People Don’t Measure Distances In Miles
Texas is a big place. In fact, you could fit most of western Europe into...

How to Travel on a Budget for the Holidays

The holidays are stressful enough, so why add more to it with your holiday travel? By planning ahead, you can save money and frustration. You'll be happy to see your family and friends instead of resentful that you had to spend so much to get there that you can't take a real vacation later.

Fly EarlyIf you're worried about getting bumped, - and who doesn't? - choose a flight early in the day. The first flights out have much lower chance of being delayed, plus many people don't...

Surviving the Holidays with Family

The holidays are here and people will be taking to the skies and roads and spending way more time than they might like with their significant other and family. We travel as a couple and it's not always smooth sailing. The same goes for traveling with your family. Sometimes you get mad at each other. Sometimes you are crabby and snappy and sometimes things just don't go as planned. 



How can you be around each other 24/7 without wanting to murder each other on a one- or two-week vacation?...

5 Handy Travel Hacks For Seniors

Growing old can be a time to celebrate life with some much-needed leisure time during our retirement years. Of course, we tend to take things a little slower when we get older, but that doesn’t mean we can’t still have some adventures! For those senior citizens who are getting ready for a holiday jaunt, here come a few tips to get organised.
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Holiday Travel Gift List 2019

Can you believe it's already Thanksgiving-time? I can't. These last few months have snuck up on me and I'm nowhere near ready for the holidays. Luckily, we don't do big dinner at our house and we go out, and Eric and I do things instead of buying things, so I really only have to worry about others. I know you probably have travelers to buy for, or need to give your list to others, so I've got a whole (mostly) new list for you, no matter your budget.
Stocking Stuffers - Budget Items - $50 or...

How to Exercise on Vacation

I don't pretend that I like to exercise. I don't. I don't go to the gym, but I walk as much as possible and eat as best as I can when I don't go out. It's no different when I travel. I know that eating more veggies and walking a ton will help offset all those calories I'm eating. Here are some other ways to exercise on vacation.


Walk Whenever PossibleInstead of driving or taking public transit, try walking. Some destinations are more walkable than others, but you can easily walk 4-10 miles in...

Getting Ready For a Holiday Road Trip

It's been a few years since I've done a real road trip, but I'm always up for a good one, and a good one has some good rules, so you don't get bored and you don't spend all your money before you get to your destination. 



In two years, I road tripped solo to Las Vegas and back, and then with my mom and dog to Montana. We jumped in the car for trips to save money the majority of the time when I was a kid, and we alway...

Where to Travel In December For Less

While other people are using their vacation days to visit or host family over the holidays, you could be heading on a winter getaway and doing away with all that stressful mess. In fact, I love to give myself the gift of a trip, because I don't need more stuff (despite wanting it), and awesome memories last forever. Here are 10 places to go on a budget next month:

Breezing Through TSA This Holiday Season

The holidays are coming and it's time to start planning and packing. Soon you'll join the millions of people traveling to visit friends and family or, if you're lucky, going on a winter getaway. I definitely approve of those, because the holidays can be stressful and getting away from everything is always nice and relaxing.

Edinburgh's Harry Potter Tour

While in Edinburgh a few months ago, I was super stoked to be steeped in Harry Potter awesomeness. This is where the books were written and a lot of inspiration was found, and walking around, it's not hard to understand why. Beyond all the gorgeous scenery and history, the city is full of oddly named buildings and people and little winding alleyways. I love it. It was the perfect way to start off the trip that lead into a second week in London, where we also visited the Warner Bros. Harry Pot...