Travel Tips

The more prepared you are for the journey, the more relaxed you feel on your trip! We are always on the lookout for important tips that help us save time and keep us on track! Traveling has a way of making you want to pull your hair out, feel lost, and yet fall in love with it over and over again. If you have travel tips ready up your sleeve, it makes those bumps in the road a lot easier to deal with! Here are some travel tips that we have learned along the way.

What to Pack for Lightweight Spring & Summer Backpacking 4

12 Apr, 2016 in Tips for Packing Light / Travel Tips tagged backpacking / camping / national parks / packing / sierras / travel gear by Landon

I love making packing lists because it amps me up to get out in the mountains and go hike up some peaks! It’s always amazing how light you can make your backpack and… Read More »

How to Use Your Cell Phone When Traveling in Another Country 5

10 Mar, 2016 in Tips & Advice / Travel Tips tagged airports / travel gear by Landon

Travel communication has changed so much in the past 10 years. Almost everyone brings an iPhone or smartphone with them and long distance calling cards are only a reminder that dates how old you… Read More »

8 Romantic & Affordable Destinations for Couples 1

9 Feb, 2016 in Travel / Travel Tips tagged planning / romantic / travel ideas by Alyssa

It’s February and love is in the air! I couldn’t help but think of all the romantic places we’ve been to in our travels. It usually those places that stay close… Read More »

Quick Currency Conversions To Do In Your Head 3

10 Aug, 2015 in Saving Money / Travel Tips tagged budget / money by Landon

That costs 10,000 what?! How many dollars is that? Converting between different currencies while traveling can be tricky business in a busy street market unless you have a plan. Thankfully, a… Read More »

How to Not Get Lost While Backpacking Around the World 6

7 Apr, 2015 in Travel Tips tagged backpacking / planning / Travel Itineraries by Landon

Getting lost was one of my worst fears when I started traveling. I know it’s probably high on the list of other travelers too. I really like knowing where I am, and especially… Read More »

14 Ways to Keep the Spark of Love While Traveling as a Couple -FI

14 Ways to Keep the Spark of Love While Traveling as a Couple 13

12 Feb, 2015 in Travel Tips tagged breaking away / family by Landon

Only 2 days left until Valentine’s Day! Time to show your loved one that he or she’s still the number one! It’s not as easy to do that though when… Read More »

10 Free Tools to Help you Learn Spanish

7 Feb, 2015 in Travel Tips tagged breaking away / planning / spanish by Landon

Learning even a little bit of Spanish before your trip will help you get closer to the culture and enjoy your time much more! Here are 10 free tools to help… Read More »

Watch your back in crowds of people in Costa Rica

6 Tips to Avoid Tourist Scams 10

15 Dec, 2014 in Travel Tips tagged backpacking / borders / money by Landon

Let’s face it, as a tourist, we’re the target of every trick in the book. These people spend years perfecting their scam tactics. There’s no way to completely avoid every scam… Read More »

How to Travel as a Married Couple 8

5 Jul, 2014 in Travel Tips tagged backpacking / breaking away / digital nomads / family / traveling married by Landon

In all our travels we have met only a few married couples traveling together… It is a really special experience and I feel so many couples are missing out on the… Read More »