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.
12 Travel Services that Will Help You Feel Like a Pro Traveler in No Time
Like any new activity, travel involves a bit of a learning curve. While there are hundreds of lists out there in the blogging world suggesting which travel services to invest in, not all travel-related offerings are as useful as others. After almost three years of... Read more
Athens on a Budget: A Successful 24-Hour City Stay
We loved Athens. We loved Athens without going up to the Acropolis or taking a tour or buying souvenirs. We just loved getting to wander around and take in the city. The people are kind, the city is electric, and there are some amazing views – for free. It is... Read more
How to Make the Most of a Barcelona Layover for an Awesome Short Visit
Turns out, a lot of flights to Europe have a Barcelona layover. So, when we realized that our budget flight to Santorini meant we’d be in Barcelona for THIRTEEN hours, it was a no-brainer to go into the new-to-us city. However, we knew this would take a bit of... Read more
23 Things to Know About Life in Hawaii for Long-Term House Sitters or Visitors
We've been extremely fortunate to have just spent our second summer house sitting in Hawaii and enjoying island life. It's such a unique and special place – far removed from the hectic hustle of the mainland. We have truly found our happy place there, with its... Read more
9 Helpful Things to Know Before Taking an International House Sitting Gig
It doesn't seem like that long ago that we were complete newbies to this house sitting lifestyle – let alone the idea of taking it overseas. But, after more than a year of full-time sitting (including five months of international house sitting in Europe), we... Read more
Guide to How Unaccompanied Minors Fly with Southwest Airlines
Our 10-year-old nephew just came to visit us in Colorado all by himself! And he was totally unphased by it. What a badass, right? Anyway, we were really impressed with how easy this process was, once we understood all the rules needed for unaccompanied minors to fly... Read more
How to Get Free Flights with the Chase Southwest Visa Card & Companion Pass
A few years ago, before we even thought full-time travel was an option, we were just a couple of grown-up kids wanting to stretch our budget to travel more. So, we did what most people do and looked into which credit cards offered the best points – hellllooo... Read more
How House Sitting in Europe Allowed Us to Stay for 5 Amazing Months!
A few years ago, I would have been ecstatic to spend five days abroad, and we just recently returned from a five-month trip. That blows my mind. While it wasn’t all constant adventure and explorations, house sitting in Europe allowed us to plan a long-term trip with... Read more
Tips for Visiting Disneyland Paris vs Disney World in Orlando
Apparently, there are some places you should have very well planned out if you are visiting, and Paris is one of them. Funny enough, so is Disneyland Paris. Which is probably why we struggled hard at both of them, because we really like to just wing things. Plus,... Read moreBrooke’s Books
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