Category: Tips & Tricks
Insider tips & tricks for saving money, time and frustration when traveling, having fun outdoors or just trying to live a happy life.
20 Super Helpful RV Camping Tips for Beginners (+ Our One-Year RV Life Recap)
We were full-time RVers for one whole year, and we weren't great at it. Looking back, there are a bunch of RV camping tips for beginners we wish we had known. I've actually stayed pretty embedded in the RVing community through my friendships and freelance... Read more
Wondering What to Do in Santorini for 3 Days? Check Out Our Amazing Itinerary!
Touring a Greek island (or a few!) is a dream trip for many people. It's just so romantic and iconic and offers all the wonderful experiences you could want on a vacation. Although we usually like to travel slowly, we found ourselves with less than a week before... Read more
5 Important Tips for Being a Traveling Pet Sitter with TrustedHousesitters
When we joined TrustedHousesitters in early 2018, we had no idea how far the house/pet sitting journey would take us. Thirty countries and dozens of furry friends later, I decided to share our favorite pet sitting stories that are inspiring, entertaining, and highly... Read more
How We Saved Big on Hawaii Activities with a Multi-Day Oahu All-Inclusive Pass
It's been a few weeks since our family left and I'm still just glowing with joy that we had such a fantastic trip with them! They were here on Oahu for two entire weeks. Yes, Americans who take trips longer than one week do exist and they are thriving because of it.... Read more
Points Trip to Hilton Waikoloa Village on the Big Island (+ Things to in Waikoloa Hawaii!)
Budget travel and Hawaiian resorts don't often go together … ever. Unless you use travel points, then you may be surprised how cheaply you can get away with visiting a hotel you'd never dream of booking. We recently took a points trip to Hilton Waikoloa Village... Read more
How to Plan a Hawaii Island Hop Day Trip
With a birthday coming up, the travel bug sinking its teeth in, and whale-watching in full swing, I was determined to get over to Maui from our home on Oahu to go on a tour in the best spot for seeing whales in Hawaii. The only problem was our commitment to stick to a... Read more
10 Months in New Zealand: Highlights of Our Unexpected Extended Trip
It's strange how our perception of a place can change with time. Upon arrival, New Zealand felt like a check in the box – a place we wanted to see before moving on to the next destination. Now, looking back at our time there, it feels like another home. It's a... Read more
6 Tips for Getting Your First House Sit with TrustedHousesitters
Recently, we were part of an awesome marketing video with TrustedHousesitters. Ever since we've had a lot of people reach out to us to ask one question: “How do I get my first house sit?” Since there is only so much we can fit into a reply on Instagram,... Read more
What Does a Typical Day of International House Sitting with Pets Look Like? (+VIDEO!)
I remember when I first heard about international house sitting, we were still in a home of our own and I couldn't imagine ever being comfortable staying at a stranger's place – especially in a foreign country! Maybe that's because, at the time, I would have... Read moreBrooke’s Books
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