Neither words nor pictures could possibly describe the beauty of New Zealand. And while I thought that the North Island was incredibly cool, I can see why some people only ever make it to the South Island of New Zealand. It was incredible and the country really has something for everyone. While we chose to go on more adventurous hiking in most of our destinations, there were plenty of short walks and stunning sights to be seen from the comfort…
So you might be wondering what is it like to take a Campervan through New Zealand? We are not regular vanlife-rs but we thought it might be really fun to try for our time in the South Island of New Zealand. In fact, it was a great way to see the top places to visit in New Zealand. If you are interested in our complete itinerary for the South Island, check out this post here. Exploring New Zealand via campervan…
For the second year in a row, my trip to Havasupai included a trek down to the confluence of the Havasu Creek and the Colorado River. And for the second year, hiking to the Confluence at Havasupai was the most dramatic part of my backpacking trip. Let me start off right away by saying I’m just sharing my experience and not looking for anything other than that… My first time hiking to the Confluence at Havasupai last year my girl…
I posted on my Instagram story this past weekend and asked what people can’t leave their home without and I got a variety of answers from journals to sound machines. Whether you’re an avid traveler or about to take your first trip, it’s important not to forget those critically important items that can make or break your trip. So without delay, here are my top three items to take with you on your next trip so that you know what…
When I started traveling for work a few years ago, I gained 10 pounds in the first 6 months. I was buying treats in the airport, falling behind on my workouts, and eating poorly when I got back home. But I reversed courses and have since lost those 10 pounds, completed multiple half Ironmans, and have my at-home eating dialed in. In this post, I will discuss how to eat healthy while traveling. However, wellness is not just about eating….
If you follow me on Instagram, you know that I have experienced a lot of flight delays over the past few weeks. Regardless, these delays were huge hassles, involving getting stuck overnight in El Paso and getting home after midnight two nights. CNBC reported here that U.S. airlines canceled 2.4% of their schedules in the first six months of the year, up from 1.7% a year ago. On-time arrivals fell to 73.3% in June, down from 76.4% a year earlier….
If you are going to be traveling a few times per year, no doubt you will want to make the process more enjoyable. One of the ways to do this is to cut down on the time you spending waiting while traveling. Reduced wait times can come in multiple different forms, most commonly TSA precheck and global entry. In today’s Wanderlust Wednesday post, you will learn the difference between TSA PreCheck and Global Entry. Let’s start with WHY this is…
It’s no secret that I enjoy flying. This year marks my third year with Diamond Medallion Status from Delta and I spend a lot of time in the air with Delta. So for this week’s Wanderlust Wednesday series, I wanted to discuss ways to earn Delta Skymiles without flying. Between flights and hotels, these are the biggest costs for travel. Last week, I posted about earning Marriott points and you can see more of that here. Here are 6 ways…
After last week’s Wanderlust Wednesday post about staying in an overwater bungalow in the Maldives for free, I got a lot of messages about travel hacking and wanting to know more details. So I decided to do a a few more travel hacking posts and get into more specifics. This week, I am going to focus on how to earn Marriott points fast. How to earn Marriott points fast Earning Marriott points isn’t just about the Maldives. In addition to…
Recently one of my friends commented that basically all of the Snapchats that I send are out plane windows. While this isn’t entirely true (I do send tons of Dex, my dog, as well), I am constantly on a plane. Not surprisingly, my social media reflects this. So far in 2019, I have flown more than 130 times. As we gear up for summer travel, here are some flight tips from a frequent flyer to make your next airport experience…