Posts in Trip Planning Tips
Road Trip Essentials Packing List - Clothes and Toiletries

Are you planning a road trip and wondering what kind of clothing and toiletries to pack? In this article, I’ll highlight 13 essential road trip items, particularly those that help you maintain a minimalist packing list and stay comfortable while traveling on the road. This is a spin-off of the Road Trip Essentials for Car post.

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What to Wear for White Water Rafting - Packing List

Whitewater rafting is an exciting sport that nearly anyone can do thanks to the many guided tours available. You don’t need any experience to go rafting as long as you go with an experienced guide, but you do need to wear appropriate clothing. Wondering what to wear for a white water rafting trip? In this post, we’ll tell you exactly what we wore and packed for a 2-night rafting trip on the Rogue River in southern Oregon. There’s also a free PDF packing list available for download.

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Weekend Escape to Alderbrook Resort and Spa on the Hood Canal

When it comes to weekend escapes from Seattle, the Hood Canal is one of the best destinations. Just a couple hours west of Seattle, this is where many of the region’s shellfish come from. It’s also where the Olympic National Forest begins. Thus, it’s the perfect place for both the mountain and ocean dweller as you can get the best of both worlds. Tucked away in the Hood Canal is Alderbrook Resort, which offers all of the elements of the complete Northwest experience.

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Is Airbnb Worth It?

Airbnb has become one of the most popular ways for modern travelers to find unique accommodations around the world. As avid travelers, Airbnb, has certainly enhanced many of our travel experiences. We also manage a property in Belize and have experienced the pros and cons of being Airbnb hosts. We'll share our thoughts on the platform from both a guest and host experience and help you answer the question, "is Airbnb worth it?"

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Travel Photos to Inspire You to Visit Belize

Are you seeking a trip to a place with picturesque Caribbean beaches and Mayan ruins to explore? Look no further than Belize! Besides its natural beauty and historic attractions, Belize is the only country in Central America where English is the official language. For these reasons among others, thousands of tourists from all over the world flock to this Central American country.

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