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Our Guide to Karijini with Kids Under 5
- by Kelly Connor
Thinking of doing Karijini with kids under 5, we did and it was one of the most amazing and challenging experiences we have had yet on our trip! From the most picturesque free camp up on a cliff top, to swimming in the many swimming holes throughout Dales Gorge, taking the steps down to the…
How to Have a More Authentic Experience on the Caribbean Coast of Mexico
Unfortunately the white sanded coast of eastern Mexico is seeing more and more development as the area is discovered by more tourists. Here are my top 10 ways to have a more authentic experience on the Caribbean coast of Mexico despite its growing popularity with tourism. 1) AVOID TOURIST HUBS LIKE CANCUN AND TULUM Cancun…
Top 5 Ways to Travel Responsibly
What is Responsible Travel? (definition by UPSIDE) Responsible travel is being socially and culturally aware when you travel, understanding your affect on the places you visit and trying to make that affect a positive one. How do you practice responsible travel? Post your practices and ideas below! If you’re new to responsible travel take a…
First Time International Traveler Questions Answered!
Ahoy friends. I just booked another flight, YAY! To Ireland and Scotland, DOUBLE YAY! This trip is going to be so fun because my friend who is coming with us has never been out of the country. This is her first international trip! As we were booking our flights last night, she starting hitting me…
Travel Apps You Should Download Right Now
- by Kirsten Drew
FLIGHTS HOPPER An app that makes it feel like you have your own personal travel agent. You can look up flights through airports you want to fly through and set them to be “watched.” Your saved trips will send you notifications when deals are available or prices start to rise. Hopper is a great way to…
A Girl With a Plan
Steph’s take on taking a big leap. Being a lifelong planner, most of my life has been mapped out since I was 8 years old. I am your typical type A, follow the well-worn path, kind of girl. Every decision I made was calculated based on what the next 5 decisions would be. I liked…