Hostels have a reputation for being party places filled with 20 year old students, grungy shared bathrooms and crowded dorms. But things have changed. Some hostels now rival nice hotels for amenities and cleanliness, and many have private rooms and bathrooms for couples and families.We mostly stay in rental apartments when we travel, as we can get great long term rates and a place to cook (almost a necessity when you travel with two kids under eight!). We've found that hostels are a great alternative to hotels when ...
How do you make a calm day on the river go from zero to 60 in a heartbeat? Simple, dangle a little meat over the water and wait for the crocs to show...
We stopped by Tranquille Farm Fresh in Kamloops, BC on a sunny fall day to sample their fresh produce, run through the corn maze and learn a little about history. We found what we came for, and much more. Tranquille Farm Fresh has a fascinating history, with roots in the gold rush, days as a former tuberculosis sanatorium, and even an incarnation as a mental institution...
Playa del Carmen is a great place to vacation with kids whether they're small like ours or teenagers. We spent a few months in Playa, and we rounded up the very best activities to do with kids for you.Check out this big list of fun things to do in Playa del Carmen with kids...
While researching accessories to improve our iphoneography. Some of the iPhone accessories I've found are amazing. Here they are.
When we first started traveling, we found out quite quickly that everyone has some advice about travel. It's taken us a few years and more than a few miles to realize that a lot of the travel myths we heard were just simply wrong.Here's a list of the top 25 travel myths that have cost us time or money, or given us headache.
My world was once black and white. Then, one day, I stepped onto a plane that went half way around the world.
Everything changed. Now, when I'm asked why we travel, it's hard to explain in words. I'll let the colors tell you...
Like most travelers, we aren't made of unlimited money (wouldn't a trust fund be nice!). We save cash a lot of ways, from traveling during shoulder season, to bargaining and living more like locals.
There are times, though, that it makes sense to splurge a little and tell your inner Ebeneezer Scrooge to get lost.
How do you know when to tell your inner cheapskate to take a flying leap?