Despite what many travel advisors say, you can have a great European trip with only one or two weeks of vacation time. Yes, planning a meaningful and stress-free trip to Europe is a challenge but you can do this - and it won’t exhaust you or break the bank either. Planning a Meaningful and Stress-Free Trip to Europe Does this Sound Familiar? Do you love to travel but have very limited vacation time? Have you traveled to Europe before and come back more exhausted than when you started ... continue reading...

So, do you know how to be a savvy traveler and not a tacky tourist? I used to be what I (laughingly) refer to as a tacky tourist. I'm sure you know the type - the tacky tourist is a tornado rushing through their trip snapping pictures, buying super cheap (quality) souvenirs (not even made locally), then leaves. They make no effort to get to know the area they are traveling to, and can't be bothered to speak to the locals because they are in such a hurry. Oh. And they love to over-pack. Does ... continue reading...

After many years of traveling I have experienced my fair share of vacation stress. Vacation stress is super frustrating because who wants to use up their money and vacation time on a stressful trip, right? Over time I realized the biggest cause of that stress was really the type of traveler I was, and the way I had approached traveling. While I have loads of other tips I would love to share, I feel that these 6 tips are without a doubt, THE most important. Here are my 6 travel tips for having a ... continue reading...