Holiday Travel Gift Guide

by Daniel Cassman
It’s the holiday season, and we have some great ideas for gifts for the travelers in your life. Whether you’re looking for luggage, gadgets, accessories, or clothing, we’ve got you covered. Luggage Avid travelers can always use high-quality gear to tote their stuff. These are our favorite options for suitcases and backpacks to accompany you […]

Favorite Hikes in the world

by Jeff Klingman
These are some of our favorite hikes around the world. While we understand there are a lot more, most of these hikes are or will be featured in our itineraries and you really can't go wrong with any of them. If you're an avid hiker these are all day hikes with some incredible scenery.

Washington, D.C. Civil War History

by Daniel Cassman
If you’re interested in the history of the American Civil War, the area around Washington, D.C. will fascinate you. Though the war occurred across a wide swath of the country, much of the most storied fighting happened within a hundred miles of the nation’s capital. This page highlights some of our favorite Civil War historic sites within driving distance of Washington.

Driving Overseas

by Jeff Klingman
Renting a car and driving in a foreign country can be nerve-wracking. And while there are certainly places where you should NOT drive (India and Vietnam come to mind), in much of the world it's the best way to get around. Honestly, it’s not too scary with a few simple tips. Driving is a great way for groups to get around and is the best way to visit smaller towns and villages in most countries – even in countries with great public transportation.

Travel-Based Holiday Gift Guide

by Lauren Klingman
Looking for the perfect holiday gift for the traveler in your life? Look no further – we’ve found something for everyone! Gift an Experience An experience is often the best kind of gift! Most of us have too much stuff and for those of us who love travel, we tend to prefer trips/experiences anyway. Gifting […]

The Benefits of a Travel Capsule Wardrobe

by Lauren Klingman
We travel a lot and we are firm believers that any travel you do can be done with carry on luggage. A week in Hawaii? Incredibly easy. 3 months in southeast Asia in the summer? Harder but very doable. 6 months spanning multiple climates, temperatures, and seasons? Yes, you can do it in a carry […]

Avoiding Mob Scenes

by Jeff Klingman
Italy in mid to late September. Should be shoulder season: temperatures cooler, crowds diminished, right? Well yes and no. In charming, tiny little Vernazza in the Cinqueterra we waited while a continuous stream of people descended the railway stairs for at least 10 minutes before we could even attempt to go up. The tiny main […]