Sibiu is my Romanian love. It was totally unexpected. After arriving on a train from Brasov, a taxi dropped my backpack and me in Sibiu's Upper … [Read More...]
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10 Reasons to Love Swedish Lapland in Summer
How often have you dreamed of the summer months only to be greeted with humid, sun-searing days where the only relief is inside by an air … [Read More...]
Destinations
How to See the Most Popular NYC Street Art Destination
You don't need to know the ins and outs of the street art culture to be wowed by the colorful walls in Brooklyn's Bushwick neighborhood. Once one … Read More
How to Plan a Trip to the Osa Peninsula in Costa Rica
Of the nearly 2 million visitors to Costa Rica each year, just a tiny percentage of them plan a trip to the Osa Peninsula. Costa Rica may have … Read More
How to Spend a Fantastic Day in Manuel Antonio National Park
Manuel Antonio National Park is a popular spot in Costa Rica for first-time and return visitors. It's for good reason, too! The 3-square-mile … Read More
23 Costa Rica Wildlife Photos to Make You Want to Visit Right Now
Do you get a thrill from seeing animals in their natural habitats? Have you planned travel in the hopes of spotting a rare bird or an elusive big … Read More
Miles & Points
How to Make Your Travel Dreams Come True with Money You Already Spend
Are you an average American with average monthly bills and expenses who wants to travel more? Do you feel like you just don't know how to make your travel dreams come true and pay your bills at the same … Read More
How I Use Airline Alliances and Partners to Earn and Redeem for Free Flights
Most people interested in learning more about award travel naturally start with how to earn miles and points. Of course, this makes perfect sense. You need miles and points to book that free flight or hotel … Read More
Why I Always Have the Chase Freedom Credit Card in my Wallet
The Chase Freedom card is arguably one of the best "cash back" credit cards out there. But, don't be fooled! It's not actually the cash back rewards that make this rewards card so great. The Chase Freedom credit … Read More
3 Ways Cash and Debit Cards Make Reaching Travel Goals a Challenge
This is going to sound melodramatic but whenever I see someone use cash or a debit card to pay for something, I instantly feel queasy and panicked. I go between lamenting over the lost travel rewards and biting my … Read More
Travel Tips
How I Travel the World with a Sun Allergy (and How You Can, Too)
When the temperatures rise and the weather turns towards summer, you can hear the collective rejoicing. Gone are the long dark days of winter, replaced by the long, warm, sunny days of … Read More
Is the New York CityPASS Really Worth It?
I'm all about finding great travel deals which is why I want to share about New York CityPASS. So many fantastic readers have emailed me and left comments telling how helpful the NYC info on the blog has … Read More
