So yesterday I decided to finally plan my winter getaway. Been staring at snow out my window thinking, man I gotta get outta here before seasonal depression kicks my butt again. Problem? Too many dang options across the whole...
Alright folks, buckle up. Took the family to Quebec City last fall – two kids under 10, the wife, and me. Gotta tell ya, figuring out what actually works with tiny humans in that beautiful, kinda old-world place took...
Okay so I woke up thinking, man, summer’s here but my wallet feels kinda thin. Gotta get outside without spending a fortune, right? Specifically Portland stuff, close by – like within 5 miles. No way I’m driving forever just...
Man that Jacksonville to Atlanta drive looked easy on paper. Six hours tops, right? Hah! My buddy Chris and I learned real quick how wrong we were. Planned it last Tuesday after chugging way too much coffee. The Messy Start Totally...
Okay so last Tuesday I packed my stupidly heavy backpack and drove like two hours out to Dead End Beach. Yeah that name sounds sketchy as hell right? I saw some random forum posts claiming it was “super dangerous”...
My Crazy Bogotá Night Out Alright, so last night I finally decided to dive into Bogotá’s night scene for real. Always heard Zona T was wild, so I just went for it. First, grabbed dinner at Andrés DC. That place? Insane....
Deciding to Take the Plunge Last January, I stared at my credit card bill after Christmas shopping and thought, “Man, I need sunshine but my wallet’s crying.” Always wanted to see Hawaii but figured it’d cost a fortune. So I...
Okay friends, let me tell you about my third trip to Rome last month. Yeah, third time’s the charm, right? Should be an expert by now? Nope, still managed to step on a few classic tourist landmines. Always learning!...
My Singapore Budget Challenge Kickoff I got curious about visiting Singapore without breaking the bank. Everyone says it’s crazy expensive, right? I decided to test it myself. Grabbed my notebook and started planning right there on my couch. First thing: flights....
My Caribbean Swearing Fiasco – What Actually Happened So last Tuesday morning I’m drinking instant coffee scrolling travel deals, right? This ridiculously cheap flight to Barbados pops up. Without thinking, I smash that “book now” button. Done. Trip locked in....