It’s estimated that there is an average of 9,728 planes are in the air at any given time, and flying only seems to be getting more and more frequent as a method of both international and domestic travel. However, flight pricing still remains one of those unsolved mysteries for many! With dynamic price changes and […]

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When it comes to planning the perfect vacation, often the first place to come to mind is somewhere tropical with swaying palms. However, sometimes the best vacation is actually somewhere with great snow, hot chocolate and a cozy lodge. Whether you’re an avid skier or snowboarder or you just want to hit some beginner slopes […]

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It’s no secret that Paris is a mecca for foodies. From five-star cuisine to simple, wholesome fare, the French take their food seriously—and they know how to share it with visitors to their home country. But don’t get stuck at the tourist traps. If you’re serious about food, you won’t want to miss these five […]

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The Douro Valley immediately shot to the top of our travel bucket list the moment we decided to celebrate our six-year anniversary in Portugal. Luckily, this spectacular wine region did not disappoint—not did the ultra-luxurious hotel The Vintage House.      From the rolling green hills to the rushing Douro River to the lush vineyards […]

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  It’s no secret that, given our travel lifestyle, we’ve stayed in countless hotels, hostels, resorts and apartments of all shapes, sizes and prices around the world. Throughout this time, we’ve learned that our favorite kind of accommodation is the small luxury hotel. The type of place that’s more like a friend’s guesthouse than a […]

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The Douro Valley makes a dramatic first impression. With its rolling green hills, a mighty river, and lush vineyards and olive groves, it’s hard to imagine a better backdrop for sipping fine Douro Valley wines. The world’s oldest demarcated wine region, Douro Valley wines are extraordinary—despite the unmerciful environment in which they grow. Yes, the […]

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Phuket For Couples: How To Have The Most Romantic Trip Thailand has been one country that consistently surprises us in the best of ways. We recently shared about our experience in Surin Beach, Phuket, and how we found a quiet paradise on Thailand’s largest island. Now we’re taking it South and divulging the ins and […]

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Road trips are one of our favorite ways to explore a new destination. Yes, it’s easy to get around much of Europe with public transportation, but having four wheels offers another level of freedom and flexibility—while also making off-the-beaten-track gems more accessible. Our Portugal road trip marked our fourth Europe road trip, so we decided […]

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It’s always great when you have family living in picture-perfect tropical locations. We would know, because we get tons of family and friends who come visit us in Costa Rica—and we absolutely love it! In our case, Dan’s sister is currently calling Oahu home, which means we always have a legitimate excuse to adventure to […]

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  I’ve always been a notoriously horrible packer. I wait until the very last minute to decide what I should throw in a suitcase. I pack ridiculous items that I never use at home, but for some reason feel like I must bring along just in case of an emergency. (You know, the shoes/lotion/sunhat/other miscellaneous […]

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