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Start Planning for the Holidays

It's getting to that time when you will want to start planning your holiday travel, especially if you are traveling over Thanksgiving, because the longer you wait to book your airfare, the more expensive it'll be. I know, I know. It's only August, but with summer coming to a close, airfare is going to start dropping.



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Planning Your Fall Travel On a Budget

So, it appears as if Fall may be right around the corner, at least for the travel industry. Airfare is on its way down to more reasonable rates come Monday and that means there will be deals galore for September/October/early November travel. If you want some of the best discounts, then make sure to follow me on Facebook or Twitter. Today, we’re going to talk about what you can do to make your fall travel less stressful and more affordable.

Pack less, even when your clothes are bigger. Yes, th...

My Portland Coffee Tour - Part 5

Did you think that because it's 85 degrees everyday that I'd given up on hitting up the coffee joints? Well, you're wrong! In fact, I've been hitting more than ever and I was in Vegas for a week, where I also went to my favorite shop (Bad Owl Coffee) in Henderson twice. When you find a good one, you need to tell people! And when you find a bad one, you also need to tell people.

I hit up three coffee shops in one day to try a variety of different neighborhood gems. You're welcome!
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How to Be An Awesome Solo Traveler

Traveling alone doesn’t necessarily mean you’ll be lonely. There are travelers and friendly people all over and if you want to meet them, you only need to seek them out and be open to new experiences. Don’t live your vacation life in a bubble. Get out and have fun while making new friends along the way.
photo credit Solo travel has become very popular. People are leaving their lives behind and traveling full-time and just as many are taking relaxing getaways alone in order to have a little me t...

Making Travel Less Stressful

I know some of you put off travel, not because money, but because it's so stressful to plan. I get it. I love to plan, but there are other things people love that I hate. I love the airport. I love packing. I love getting on the plane. I love being on vacation and seeing new things, doing new things, meeting new people. I even enjoy the end of my vacation when I get back home and get to sleep in my own bed after a foreign one. If you don't enjoy these things, it's okay, but a trip can really...

Car Rental Tips for Saving Money

Renting a car can be simple, but it's not always simple to do it and save money. It's best to know the insurance and outs before showing up at the rental counter.


We rent cars a couple of times a year when traveling and it's almost always easy and we're on our way with keys in hand in about 10 minutes. I wasn't going to write another post for a while on rental dos and don'ts, but I had a terrible experience on my last trip to Vegas and I didn't want it to happen to anyone else if you can avoid...

Are Road Trips Really Cheaper?

If you're hitting the road in order to save money on airfare, you may not actually be coming out ahead. I'm a fan of a good road trip, but I find that if you're only headed to a single destination, gas, food and hotel costs can much outweigh a plane ticket for a family of four. There are ways to save, of course, but unless you're hitting up a few destinations, it may not make much of a dent in your spending. Now, not everyone wants to drive straight through for almost a whole day, which is wh...

Super Useful Travel Posts

Happy Friday! I bet you guys totally forgot about this series. I almost did, too, but now it's back! I've found some fun stuff for you. I hope you're having a fantastic week, and if you've come across anything fun and travel-related, then please enlighten us with a link back in the comments so we can all enjoy!

Sir Richard Branson wants people to travel cheaper and more often. To help you out, he's developed the Inner Circle plan for Virgin Mobile customers. See how you can get a practica...

Rocking Your Staycation - Part 3

So, we've gone over some easy ways to make a staycation cool and not make you wish you never tried. Do some planning, take a few days off work, and really relax. A staycation doesn't have to suck, even if you come back home each evening to your own house. Doing a bit of a reset is important in life, so even a staycation instead of a real getaway is necessary to help you out in real life as well.


You don't have to spend a lot of money to make a staycation rock. Here are just some other ways to...

Shereen Answers Your Travel Questions

In this blog series, I try to answer your most pressing travel questions. I like to take a question from my audience and go a bit in depth to help them out, while also helping others with that same problem or question. If you want to ask a question, include it in a comment, send me an email or reach out on social media. I'm here to help!

This one comes to us from @amelia_wasserman on Instagram. She asks: What is the best way to save and budget for a big trip you know is a year or two...