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from Tom and Kris, based on more than 15 years of full-time travel.
Our goal is simple: we want to help you travel more and better for less money.
Our blog and newsletter are focused on exactly that: how you can get where you want to go as easily as possible, and how can you have the richest experience once you’re there. It’s our pleasure to offer personalized travel advice, helping our readers sort through travel decisions and providing our best, tried and true travel tips.
We’ve been sharing our experience since we started traveling full time in 2010.
A checklist of tips for your safety and security while traveling, including preparing your home, your banking, your communications, and your personal health. Find peace of mind and the ability to travel more spontaneously when you are well-prepared.
The Wise debit card gives you the real exchange rate in 200+ countries with no foreign transaction fees. Here’s exactly how to set it up, fund it, and use it.
Portugal’s vibrant capital of Lisbon features a rich history, delicious cuisine, and a lively arts and culture scene. Whether you’re a history buff, a foodie, or just someone looking to soak in the local culture, Lisbon has something for everyone.
A small-ship cruise through the Inner Passage, with an itinerary taking us to small towns, remote glaciers, beautiful scenery and active wildlife, provides a coherent introduction to Alaska, its native cultures, and the American Cruise Lines ship experience that made it possible.
Already have Global Entry? We do. We have also added TSA Touchless ID and now clear airport security in seconds. Here’s how to get both — and how to keep them.
Kris spent 36 hours in Glacier Bay — and came away astonished. Her guide covers the glaciers, the Huna Tlingit history, the wildlife, and how to visit by cruise or on your own.