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.

Planning your next West Coast road trip? The Pacific Northwest should be high on your list given its access to unparalleled nature. And believe it or not, but Idaho is part of the northwest. In fact, getting to the Washington-Idaho border from Seattle takes just 4-5 hours. One of the first cities you’ll encounter in Northern Idaho is Coeur d’Alene. In this post, you’ll get an overview of this outdoorsy resort town plus ideas for a day trip or multi-day road trip.

Oahu, Hawaii is one of the most popular destinations in the United States. That’s right, Hawaii is part of the USA, if you didn’t already know. With that said, visiting Hawaii can feel like traveling to a foreign country. If you’re looking for ideas on things to do in Hawaii, this blog post is for you.

Are you planning your first trip to Hawaii and wondering what are the best Hawaiian islands to visit? As someone who grew up in Hawaii (Oahu) and makes frequent trips with my husband, we get asked this question all the time. Read on for our recommendations.

When you think of Park City, Utah, you probably think snow and winter. That's a fair connection considering the 2002 Winter Olympics were hosted here. But there's so much more to Park City than its superb snow sports conditions.  Here are some easy hiking trail ideas for your next trip to Utah!

As summer quickly faded to fall, it felt like it was time for another weekend road trip to Olympia. You might recall last October when we drove the Thurston Bountiful Byway. This year, we spent more time in Olympia proper and even got to tour what the city is most well-known for: the Washington State Capitol buildings. Scroll down for our itinerary, along with photos and videos of our weekend trip!

This year, I had the opportunity to attend the Sundance Film Festival and it was easily one of the most fun trips I've had. If you're planning to attend Sundance, here are some tips on how to have the best experience possible. 

Traveling solo is one of those things that every young person should experience as a right of passage. There's nothing quite like learning to plan and navigate your own trip. You learn a lot not only about travel but also about yourself. If you're contemplating solo travel for the first time, keep these travel tips in mind.

Quiz: What do you need in order to drive a car abroad? If you answered "International Driving Permit," or IDP, you're correct! If the thought of getting a driving permit sounds intimidating, don't worry. It's actually quite simple to get one. Read on to learn what an IDP is, when and why you need it, and how to get one.

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?"