There’s just something about packing for a road trip: flights and trains can certainly be exciting, but road trips signal, perhaps more than any other mode of transportation, that an adventure is coming–and it all starts with putting together the perfect road trip packing list and carefully loading the car. Road trips are one of … Read more
Nothing says summer like a classic trip to the beach–but before you can hit the road (or head to the airport, as the case may be), you have to decide what to bring. That’s where this complete beach vacation packing list comes in! We’ve rounded up all the beach vacation essentials you will need, covering … Read more
Ireland is an absolutely phenomenal place to travel, but its famously temperamental weather and the sheer variety of available things to do can make putting together the perfect packing list for Ireland a bit tricky–especially if you want to avoid lugging around extra gear! We’ve now spent more than a month exploring Ireland in-depth over … Read more
Growing up, I never thought of myself as someone who liked winter in the slightest–but then we packed our bags for Europe in winter and headed off to a world of Christmas markets, mulled wine, and snowy villages, and I realized that winter might just be one of my very favorite seasons. Putting together a … Read more
Beautiful beaches, fashionable cities, epic national parks, blooming flowers: there’s a lot to love about summer in Europe, but when it comes to planning a packing list for Europe, summer weather can make things a little difficult! The good news? No bulky coats required. The bad news? Scorching weather, multiple countries with different standards of … Read more
South Africa is one of our new favorite countries in the world: its landscape is nothing short of incredible, the adventure activities available could rival anywhere on the planet, the wildlife is magnificent, and the food delicious. South Africa is also enormous (about twice the size as Texas or France, and about the same size … Read more
Putting together a packing list for Italy can be a daunting task–especially for a first visit! Italy is one of the most fashionable countries in the world, it’s full of gorgeous views that you’ll likely want to be photographed with, and–to complicate things a bit–the weather and topography vary dramatically, from sizzling summer beaches in … Read more
Lounging on stunning Caribbean beaches, taking on mountainous hikes, exploring the muddy Cocora Valley, chasing waterfalls, exploring the nightlife in the fashionable “city of eternal spring” in Medellin… Colombia’s list of attractions is a mile long, but the sheer variety of things to do and climates to experience means that deciding what to pack for … Read more
Here’s a not-so-secret fact about us: fall is our favorite time to travel in Europe. Crunching leaves, changing colors, the wine and olive oil harvests, dissipating crowds, cozy clothes, and cooling temperatures: traveling to Europe during autumn is absolutely fantastic, and you couldn’t ask for a better time to plan a trip. Heading off on … Read more
Considering a trip backpacking Mexico? If you are–and especially if you’re American like us–here’s why you should plan a trip to one of our absolute favorite countries in the world. I originally wrote this blog post on backpacking Mexico after our first 6-week trip there–and we’ve since returned again, falling even more in love with … Read more
I remember so clearly putting together our first packing list for Central America and Mexico: we were simultaneously afraid to overpack and afraid to under pack, afraid to forget something important, afraid of getting tired of hauling everything around, afraid of losing essential items… Suffice it to say, we’re a lot more confident in our … Read more
The more we travel the world, the more we appreciate just how many amazing things to do in the US that there are. From world-class cities to a national park system that encompasses everything from tropical beaches to glaciers, to idyllic road trips and charming small towns, there are an endless amount of USA attractions … Read more
Foliage, festivals, and Thanksgiving: there are plenty of reasons to plan a vacation to one of the best places to visit in November in the USA! Planning a November vacation in the US can be a bit of a balancing act: sandwiched between the peak fall month of October and the festive month of December, … Read more
Crab cakes, water views, excellent museums, and a heavy dose of American history: these are just a few things you’ll find when spending a delightful weekend in Baltimore, Maryland! Less touristed than nearby cities like Washington DC or Philadelphia, but incredibly interesting in its own right, spending a couple of days in Baltimore makes for … Read more
Hoping to discover Greece in 7 days? With only a week in Greece, you have your work cut out to design the perfect Greece itinerary for you! Unlike many countries where there’s a fairly typical first-timers route to follow, Greece’s 227 islands and captivating mainland mean that there are truly infinite Greek itineraries at your … Read more
Planning a long weekend in Asheville itinerary? You’re in for a fantastic experience! Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Western North Carolina, the beautiful city of Asheville, NC is one of the best weekend getaways on the East Coast, packing everything from world-class cuisine to mountain views to waterfall hikes to nearly 40 breweries … Read more
Alpine lakes, hot springs, mining towns, mountain towns, sand dunes, and 14ers: the sheer variety of travel destinations that make up any list of the best places to visit in Colorado is magnificent. Known for its snowcapped peaks, national parks, hiking trails, skiing, and beyond, Colorado is, without a doubt, one of the coolest states … Read more
Laid-back, charming, and full of stunning desert scenery, the small town of Moab, Utah is one of the best bases for outdoor adventure in the Southwest. The sheer variety of fun things to do in Moab is enough to fill several vacation itineraries! Situated next door to both Arches National Park and Canyonlands National Park, … Read more
Soaring 105 feet into the air, Moab’s Corona Arch is incredibly impressive to behold–just as magnificent, if not more so, than many of the popular sandstone arches in Arches National Park! And, as a bonus, the Corona Arch trail is free to visit, as it is located on BLM land near Moab, Utah, rather than … Read more
There may be no other region in the USA quite as otherworldly as the American Southwest. And there is absolutely no better way to appreciate that magnificent beauty than via an epic Southwest road trip itinerary! Unfortunately, for most of us, there’s no way to encapsulate the full magnificence of the region on a single … Read more
Considering hitting the road and living out of a backpack for a year–or more? We’ve been there! For 4+ years, we lived nomadically while traveling the world full-time, embracing what we considered to be a fairly mild version of minimalist traveling along the way. And, quite honestly, we loved the experience so much that we … Read more
Home to some of the most iconic and otherwordly landscapes in the American Southwest, not to mention plenty of towns and cities to explore, it’s safe to say that tackling all of the best places to visit in Arizona is quite the challenge–but this AZ bucket list is designed to help you make the most … Read more
Drive up to this tiny speck of a town (population: 7500) without prior knowledge, and you could be forgiven for not realizing that the best things to do in Page, Arizona rank among the very best places to visit in all of the American Southwest! For a small town on the border of Utah and … Read more
Curious about the best things to do in Europe–and wondering what exactly to put on your personal Europe bucket list? We have you covered! We’ve been traveling Europe for years, and every day, week, and month spent traversing the continent seems to result in us crossing several experiences and destinations of our personal European bucket … Read more
Small town America is absolutely inseparable from the charms of traveling in the USA as a whole. Whether you’re looking for a casual beach town, a mountain village, a picturesque town remnant of the Wild West, or an east coast beauty boasting colonial architecture, the best small towns in the USA have something to offer. … Read more
If you ask us, there are few more perfect places on the Yucatan peninsula than Valladolid, Mexico–if you’re willing to sacrifice access to a beach, that is. Between the number of fun things to do in Valladolid (hello cenotes!), the easy access to any number of day trips, and the laid-back and affordable nature of … Read more
From the first moment we set foot in the country, we have counted Croatia among our favorite places to visit in the world. With each trip, we seem to not only check off a few more items from our list of the best places to visit in Croatia, find a few unexpected corners, and fall … Read more
Featuring a walkable, charming downtown, river views, and excellent restaurants and breweries overlooked by the towering Rocky Mountains, the beautiful views and many things to do in Estes Park make it one of the most beloved places to visit in Colorado! As the gateway to Rocky Mountain National Park, Estes Park is bound to be … Read more
The US national park system is one of the crown jewels of our home country. Home to everything from white sand beaches to otherworldly glaciers, the breadth, depth, and extreme diversity of the best national parks in the USA is a delight to behold. Exploring all 63 (and counting!) national parks, plus the hundreds of … Read more
Brainstorming the best places to visit in Italy before planning a big trip? We have you covered: despite our temptation to list a hundred places to go in Italy on this list, we’ve narrowed it down to the top Italy travel destinations… plus thrown in just a few curveballs for good measure. Italy has long … Read more