Being the northern-most capital city in the world, Reykjavik stands out for many reasons. Its geographical isolation has contributed to its unique culture, art, and music. BUT, even though you may have lucked...

My first real job out of college was at a startup nutrition company where we all wore many hats. (i.e. about six of us ran the entire place). Vacation days were offered -- about three weeks per year, but we...

If you've ever had the pleasure of answering nature's call in the wilderness with just blue skies and curious woodland creatures to join you, then you know that using the toilet when you're traveling is the...

The holidays are coming, folks! And with all the wishes of good cheer, joy, and world peace come the inevitable scenarios that happen when you put people who know each other too well in the same space for...

We know that when it comes to planning a vacation, the cost of getting there is usually what hits us hardest in the wallet. Accommodations, food, and a fun-filled budget are up there for sure, but it’s the...

Hey, we get it: asking to take a vacation can be kind of intimidating. Even if you’ve proven yourself to be a valuable asset to the company (the Anderson deal probably would have closed anyway, but that...

It's every traveler's worst fear: you open up the bag you deliriously picked up off the baggage claim carousel and see a pack full of clothes... That totally aren't yours. Panic sets in: Where is my bag,...

If renewing your passport is something you've been putting off, you should totally get it done before 2016 is over. Why? Because a massive amount of Americans will be applying to renew their passports in the...

This post was updated on November 15, 2023.  Well, it’s that time of the year again! Even if you love to travel, you might be filled with dread at the very thought of taking a trip between Thanksgiving...

Beneath the often ornate envelope is your invitation to spend upwards of a few thousand dollars to attend a friend’s destination wedding. Most of us experience that pocketbook dread when the destination...

We've heard it all before, "Cut out your daily Starbucks and you could save a-bazillion dollars by the end of your lifetime!" Now, we don't know about you, but going a lifetime without coffee sounds a bit...

Most travelers do everything within their power to avoid a multi-hour layover. However, as most of us who fly regularly know, the occasional layover is inevitable, especially when traveling internationally....

Have you heard of the off-season? It's probably the single most important season to a budgeting traveler. It's that sweet spot between September and February when tourist season is over and iconic cities are...

Jetlag. Possibly the worst part of international travel. We all know the drill: months of excited anticipation, frenzied packing, fervent planning, restless flying, and then... Boom. You lay down for a short...