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Each week, I share advice & resources to help you plan better trips, spend less & avoid common travel issues. From airfare and packing tips to helpful websites, travel deals, and important updates, you'll get information you can actually use on your next adventure.

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[#TravelTuesday] Flights are so expensive right now. 💸 What are your options?

June 30, 2026 October 6, 2026 Happy Tuesday! I don't know about you, but I'm so happy the temperatures are finally starting to cool down! I've been taking advantage of the nicer weather with some much-needed hammock time after work. 😊 This weekend, we're going on our first van camping trip of the fall, with a longer trip planned a few weeks from now. We haven't nailed down all the details yet, but I think we'll be heading north and hopefully seeing some changing leaves along the way. 🍁 For...

December 16, 2025Hey ! 👋 It's Amy, back on track with this week's #TravelTuesday! I’m officially counting down the days until my extended winter break starts (hurry up, Friday!). I’m beyond ready for some downtime, fun day trips, and a little spontaneous adventure or two. For a fun twist on my usual holiday decorations, I’m turning some of our favorite travel photos into Christmas ornaments. This year’s theme (because yes, I always have one!) centers around travel memories, and I’m excited to...

March 18, 2025 Hey, Reader! 👋 What's new with you? As often happens with us, we changed our destination for last weekend's trip. Instead of going to DE, we headed SW to Abingdon, VA. With its rich history (chartered in 1778), fantastic food scene, and plenty of outdoor activities, there was a lot to love! Before starting the long drive home on Sunday afternoon, we took a short but scenic ride on the Virginia Creeper Trail—a perfect way to end our trip. Now, we're in the early stages of...