Category: Travel Stories
Travel stories & ideas for adventures near and far – road trips, weekend getaways, budget trips and epic vacations.
6 Hidden Gem Iceland Waterfalls Near Reykjavik (That Are Extra Pretty in Winter!)
I've been reminiscing on our past trips to Iceland lately and realized there is so much more we never shared, especially from our six-week winter visit! Of course, waterfalls are one of the first things to come to mind when thinking of this ridiculously beautiful... Read more
Wildlife & Waterfall Viewing on the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway in Cairns
When we were researching must-do activities near Cairns, taking the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway over the world's oldest tropical rainforest kept showing up in the search – and for good reason. This is a uniquely wonderful experience that takes you up above the... Read more
5 Reasons to Take a Day Trip to Fitzroy Island from Cairns, Australia
Like many Type A travelers, I do some deep internet research before committing to major activities and excursions on an upcoming trip. I went back and forth for weeks on whether I wanted to take a day trip to Fitzroy Island, Green Island, or Frankland Island while we... Read more
A Day in the Daintree Rainforest: Crocodiles, Cassowaries & More!
The main goal of our trip to Cairns was to see as much of the Great Barrier Reef as possible, but when we found out that the world's oldest tropical lowland rainforest was just a short drive away, we had to add a day in the Daintree to our itinerary. We decided it was... Read more
How We Saved Big on Hawaii Activities with a Multi-Day Oahu All-Inclusive Pass
It's been a few weeks since our family left and I'm still just glowing with joy that we had such a fantastic trip with them! They were here on Oahu for two entire weeks. Yes, Americans who take trips longer than one week do exist and they are thriving because of it.... Read more
FINALLY(!!!) Seeing the Kilauea Volcano Glow on the Big Island of Hawaii
When Buddy asked if I wanted to use our Hilton Points to stay at a fancy resort on the Big Island, I responded with: “Yes, that sounds amazing, but can we also finally go see the lava glow at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park?!?!” Ever since we saw it from... Read more
Points Trip to Hilton Waikoloa Village on the Big Island (+ Things to in Waikoloa Hawaii!)
Budget travel and Hawaiian resorts don't often go together … ever. Unless you use travel points, then you may be surprised how cheaply you can get away with visiting a hotel you'd never dream of booking. We recently took a points trip to Hilton Waikoloa Village... Read more
A Serene Spring Getaway to Orcas Island, Washington
Sometimes we have no idea where our travel itch should take us, and other times we know exactly what kind of trip we are craving. When planning a spring getaway, we knew we wanted somewhere nature-focused and far from the crowds. I just wanted to curl up in a cozy bed... Read more