Category Archives: travel

Posts dedicated to travel, from exploring our backyard to overseas adventures.

The Best Travel Shoes for Women

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Sorry dudes! I don’t want to mislead you and have you think I know the best travel shoes for you, I have a good idea of what they are, but I definitely know the best travel shoes for women. I’m not going to overwhelm you with a huge list. These are my all-time favorite travel shoes and of course, they’re more style suggestions than anything. You don’t have to get the exact brands and colors to make them a great shoe, but here’s what I’ve worn around the world. I’ve only walked on six continents though so who knows, there could be one I’m missing. Continue reading …

Airline Meal Hack

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This month, in anticipation of summer vacations, we’re doing a few travel-related posts. You can see our full archive of travel posts here. If you’re flying internationally, check out how to survive an international flight, see how to make your hotel room feel like home, and learn how to enjoy big holidays when you find yourself alone abroad.

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Some international flights are so damn long that the only thing you look forward to is the distraction provided by the next meal. The lights turn on and the flight attendants start to take formation, lining up behind their carts ready to serve, but you’re in the last row and there are literally 400-600 people ahead of you in line. Waiting for honestly what could be an hour is killer, especially if you’re starving, but luckily I’ve stumbled upon a hack for getting served first on international flights. Continue reading …

Gift Guide : Kids’ Camping Gear

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This month, in anticipation of summer vacations, we’re doing a few travel-related posts. You can see our full archive of travel posts here. And here are some of our basic tips for camping with young kids.

If you haven’t been following the blog regularly, let’s just throw it out there that we love to go camping. And we’re hoping to instill that same love in our two little guys (ages 5 & 3).

We’ve documented quite a few family trips on the blog. You can see a hike from our most recent spring trip here. Last summer we took a little road trip to Great Sand Dunes and the San Juan Mountains. And one of our most memorable camping trips was the winter weekend in Rocky Mountain National Park.

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While the kids were babies, we packed almost no gear for them. As long as we remembered the carriers for hikes, what else did we need?

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East Coast Road Trips

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This month, in anticipation of summer vacations, we’re doing a few travel-related posts. You can see our full archive of travel posts here

FH000025The weather is officially warm enough on the east coast for road trips and car camping. Actually, now is the best time to take a road trip because it’s not so hot that you’re practically suffocating and getting a sunburned while driving. Road tripping and car camping is my favorite way to travel the United States. I’ve driven across the country a couple times and up and down the east coast more than I can remember.

Vacationing in the U.S. is more expensive than many countries in the world, but if you have a car it’s easy to stay on a budget. I  like to keep it cheap by packing snacks and cold brew coffee and staying in airbnbs or camping out. There are plenty of ways to skimp and save, I’ve actually compiled a list of ways to save money on a road trip.

My idea of a great road trip is nailing down a few destinations, not driving more than 5ish hours a day, pumpin’ some tunes or podcasts, and generally leaving the game plan wide open in case something calls to me. With that in mind, I wanted to share a few of my favorite byways and rough road trip itineraries with you. Continue reading …

Devil’s Garden Utah & 5 Reasons to Visit National Parks in Winter

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Winter doesn’t stop us. Read about winter hiking, winter van camping, winter photography, snowshoeing, and winter hammocking. Oooo and here’s a link to our favorite winter adventuring jacket.

Feeling cooped up? We know it’s technically Spring now, but if you’re wondering what to do with your last few weeks of what feels like winter, we have a solution for you. Go visit a National Park or Monument before they get hella hot and busy. Here are five reasons why you should visit a national park this winter. Added bonus? We included all the info on Devil’s Garden located in The Grand Staircase of Escalante, Utah. It’s the perfect place to head off to before it gets too hot.

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Cub Lake Loop

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Want to see more hiking and camping posts? Click here. You can find all of our Colorado-based adventures here. And you can find all of our escapes within Rocky Mountain National Park here.

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If you’ve been following along on Instagram, we spent a quick 36 hours in Rocky Mountain National Park last weekend. On Saturday we took an ambitious hike – click through to see more photos and details.

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Best Audiobooks & Podcasts for Road Trips

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Hey, hey! I recently completed a couple epic road trips and had the chance to finish a few audiobooks and podcasts. I’m not listing all the awesome audiobooks or podcasts here, but rather my top picks for the Best Audiobooks & Podcasts for Road Trips from my most recent romp. Sometimes I find lists of ‘best blah blah blah’ to be overwhelming, so I decided to keep it short. All of the following are winners, so without any more chitchat, here are my current favorites :

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5 Easy Ways to Save Money on a Road Trip

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Happy Monday! I’m about to take off on an eighteen hour road trip. I wanted to write a post about my favorite audiobooks and podcasts, but I realized, this trip is the perfect opportunity to listen to them all and then report back, so here are five tips on how to save money during a road trip instead. The route below is the drive I took that inspired the post, but scroll all the way down to see where I’m headed this time.

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Hey there! In late spring, I went on a three-week road trip around the south-eastern United States. My companion and I hit up eight cities over the course of over 1,500 miles. I shared a few city guides already, but today I wanted to let you in on five easy ways to save a few bucks on your next road trip. There are plenty more ways to save, but here are the obvious and easy to get you started:

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Five Best Coffeeshops in Fishtown, Philadelphia

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Headed to Philly? Here’s a weekender’s guide to Fishtown.

My, my, my how Fishtown, Philadelphia has changed since I lived there six years ago. Back in my day there was only one coffeeshop all the cool kids went to. That one has been undergoing major renovations and it’s been completely closed for over a year now, so I had to find a new brew spot until it reopens. Not a problem. I can think of five favorite coffeeshops off the top of my caffienated dome and to be honest, I like all of them better than my original spot. Fishtown is poppin’ with coffee beans and chai. If you’re planning a visit or want to try a sip of something new, here are my five favorite coffeeshops in Fishtown, Philadelphia. Screen Shot 2018-02-27 at 9.49.43 PM

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Taking the Bus from Cancun to Tulum

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Curious about international travel? Here’s how to save, here’s how to pack, and here’s your first destination.

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It’s Monday! Time to daydream for a moment about taking a bus in Mexico. Ohhhh intriguing. A Little bit scary? Meh, it’s amazing. Let me tell you about it. The Yucatan is perfect this time of year. The rainy season just wrapped up and now the weather is quite perfect, warm, but not oppressive. Hurry down soon because once January rolls around, tourists flock to the area for the next couple months.

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