Bangkok is truly one of the greatest cities in the world, and the capital of Thailand has no shortage of options when it comes to fun things to do. World-class cuisine. Beautiful waterways. Amazing temples and historical sites. And an abundance of shopping, dining, and entertainment choices to suit any budget. We recently spent three nights exploring as much as we possibly could. We’ll give…
Southeast Asia holds such a special place in our hearts — which makes it so hard to decide where to go when you’re limited on time. For this trip, we decided to combine big city exploration, rural serenity, and beautiful beaches – all with a bit of luxury considering how packed the itinerary was – with 45 hours of flying time alone! From the bustling…
Everyone has their own unique list of “must haves” on a flight or things they “need to do” to survive the airport and flying experience. I wanted to share mine, too, in the hopes of helping newer travelers enjoy the journey. Here are my top 10 flying tips after taking 55 flights last year alone and flying to many corners of the world over the…
What should you do when you have a few miles and points here and there with airlines, hotels, and credit cards — but nothing significant enough for a Big Trip? Scrape them together for a luxurious 24-hour excursion! We pooled all our points from various sources and planned a fantastic weekend in NYC. Altogether for the two of us, we spent $450 on an experience…
Being from Philadelphia, we sometimes call Ryanair the SEPTA bus in the sky. If you’re unfamiliar with SEPTA, you can pretty much replace that with any major city’s public bus system. It’ll get you from Point A to Point B, but it’s definitely not luxurious. Many times, however, Ryanair is the cheapest option and definitely worth it for a quick 1-3 hour nonstop hop in…
London is one of the easiest places to fly to from the U.S. East Coast if you want access to all of Europe. There are plenty of direct flights and fare deals for the savvy. Just be careful if you are flying into London as a budget strategy to save on airfare because getting to the heart of town — and staying there — can…
If you love music, you’ll love a weekend getaway to Nashville. Although it’s known as the country music capital, you’ll find plenty of places with live performances ranging from indie rock to 90s hits to bluegrass to country pop to the classics. Nashville is just a 90-minute flight from our local airport in DC, so it was super easy for us to hop a 7:30…
With frequent fare sales on Icelandair, taking the 5.5-hour journey to Reykjavik from the U.S. east coast is easier than many European destinations. From wonderful walks, to fine dining, to lagoon lounging, Reykjavik makes the perfect weekend getaway. While we sometimes spend just 24 or 48 hours on a weekend trip or stopover, we highly recommend spending no less than three nights in Reykjavik to…
From weekend trips on the U.S. east coast to relaxing jaunts to the Caribbean to active adventures in the northernmost and southernmost regions of the world — we traveled more in 2022 than any other year since we met. From bougie to budget, we had highs and lows at all points on the scale, and we wanted to share our best and worst moments. Note:…
It’s that time of year for all-things-autumn, Halloween, and leaf-peeping (why does that sound so creepy?) — Anyway, Burlington is the perfect spot to make all your pumpkin-spiced dreams come true. This town — which is located on the beautiful Lake Champlain — is filled to the brim with friendly open-minded people, great bars and breweries, and delicious food. Ride a bicycle along the water,…
