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Jan 1, 20231 min read


Cruises & Hotel Points
Unpopular opinion: We do not "hack" for hotel points. We don't have a hotel credit card and won't. Are free accomodations nice? Yes. Are...
Dec 14, 20224 min read


Car Seats and Planes
We love using our car seat on the plane. However, EVERY airline has different rules about car seats and deciphering all the fine print is...
Dec 6, 20229 min read


Increasing Engagement at Museums
This article may contain affiliate links. Remember, we never recommend anything that we do not use and love. I get asked a lot about how...
Dec 6, 20224 min read


Budgeting for Greece
This article may contain affiliate links. There is no cost to you and we only recommend products that we use and love. We are typically...
Nov 29, 20226 min read


The Power of the Local Dollar
Unpopular opinion: We do not "hack" for hotel points. We don't have a hotel credit card and won't. Are free accomodations nice? Yes. Are...
Oct 27, 20225 min read


Passes & Memberships in the Isles
There are several pass programs that give visitors and locals alike access to historic sites and outdoor parks throughout the Isles....
Oct 25, 20223 min read


York Minster
Any student of architecture has a favorite structure. As both a lover of architecture and a medievalist, the Gothic church is the...
Oct 24, 202210 min read


Conisbrough
Conisbrough is a bit of a backwater today, but it's current population belies the notoriety of its history. The name comes from the Old...
Oct 23, 20226 min read


Rievaulx Abbey
There were roughly 100 monastical establishments founded in Yorkshire during the medieval period. Some have left no discernable trace...
Oct 20, 20225 min read


In Defense of Italian Tourism
Throughout 2022, I have seen quite a few articles criticizing the influx of tourists in Italy, the lack of creativity on destination,...
Oct 19, 20224 min read


Stacking Rewards
Stacking rewards is using a rewards card within another rewards system to maximize points. These can be extra airlines miles or...
Oct 18, 20224 min read


Overview of Yorkshire
Perhaps nowhere in England better represents the rich history of the Isles. Roman, Saxon, Norman, and modern additions are all on display...
Oct 18, 20225 min read


Leverage Healthcare Spend for Travel
Americans spend a whopping $12,500 per capita on healthcare. This includes employer and state contributions to coverage. For single...
Oct 13, 20225 min read


Adjusting Your Budget for Travel
How We Handle Travel Expenses We got a lot of advice when we got married - some questionable, some quite helpful. One of the best pieces...
Oct 11, 20225 min read


Seven Wonders of Portugal
Portgual is a powerhouse of architecture, a unique blend of Moorish influences incorporated into major architectural movements in Western...
Oct 6, 20224 min read
Óbidos, Portugal
Óbidos is an idyllic medieval hilltop village situated in LIera to the north of Lisbon. Founded by the Moors in the eighth century,...
Oct 6, 20223 min read


Off-Season Travel
Many destinations have an off-season period when the days are shorter and the weather is poorer. Some places, especially beaches,...
Sep 27, 20223 min read


Selective Eaters & Travel
Traveling inevitably involves new foods, even if just a state over. Product availability and flavors change quickly with each mile....
Sep 25, 20223 min read


Caerphilly Castle | Castell Caerffili
Imposing Caerphilly Castle is a direct result of Llywelyn ap Gruffudd 's fight against the English. The Earl of Gloucester, Gilbert de...
Sep 23, 20223 min read
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