Originally published at KSL.com With the thousands of travel websites available, finding helpful information for your next vacation can be overwhelming. As a travel writer and travel addict, I’ve found that these less-well-known websites are some of the most helpful.…
(Originally published at KSL.com) When planning their vacations, most Americans stay within the country, believing that a trip overseas would be too expensive, too complicated or too dangerous. But an exciting foreign adventure is closer and more affordable than you…
Once again tiring of the miserable Midwest winter, in March the 80 Diapers folks set off for a week in Guatemala. Our first day (which was a loss) was spent re-haggling over rental cars we had already reserved and finally…
Planning a vacation is exhausting. By the time you have all the details nailed down it can feel like you’ve done enough research to live successfully in your destination for several years. One of the unfortunate side effects of…
Without question, our favorite vacation destination in all this world is southern Spain. Any time we plan a trip anywhere, we spend at least a few minutes discussing whether we should just go back to Spain instead. In October of…
March 2013, Monteverde, Costa Rica. We had driven the death-defying mountain pass after spending several fabulous days in the rainforests of Fortuna and were now ready to start exploring the Monteverde Cloud Forest. Matthew and I were excited to see…
One concern I hear from many parents planning a trip overseas is that taking kids along will cut them off from any “authentic” experiences and doom them to a vacation full of children’s museums and swimming pools. This couldn’t be…
During the summer of our third year in Beijing, we arrived in America for a two week visit. While we were chatting with some of my parents’ neighbors, one asked where we were living. “We’re in China, actually!” She took…
Now that I’ve told you what NOT to bring, it’s time to help you figure out what you SHOULD bring on your next trip. First of all, the same rules apply. Pack light. You do not want to be…
We’ve all seen those movies where a group of friends go on a life-changing, outlook-altering trip together. They sit in cafes eating incredible food, ride in convertibles down scenic highways and achieve deep spiritual insights in remote temples, and their…