A collection of hotel reviews, destination guides, tips on points & miles, and general thoughts on travel.

Since 2005, we’ve been curating travel itineraries by reading other blogs – This is our contribution to fellow travelers trying to maximize their time and money to explore off the tourist trap path. Our reviews are honest, detailed, and cover topics that we find are often missing. If you like our content, don’t forget to subscribe at the bottom of the page.

BREAKING NEWS: Travel Visa for Tourists to Enter Brazil Update

Last updated: December 21, 2023 As we sit here and type this update, we are writing blog posts about our memorable trip to Brazil in October 2023. Yes, the visa requirement is coming back on January 10th, 2024 and thankfully information has been shared about the process. While the process is not as easy as…
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The 10 Best Hotels in Barbados

While less known than other Caribbean destinations, Barbados might be worth a visit. In this post, we share some hotel recommendations to help you plan your trip.
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The 10 best pool villas in Bali

Having visited Bali 5 times, we share our list of the top 10 pool villas in Bali based on where we have stayed and places we have researched to help you plan your stay.
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Renting an Electric Vehicle (EV): Tips and Considerations

In this post, we share tips and considerations to help you decide if you should rent an electric vehicle based on our experience in Maui.
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Tips: Visiting Joffre Lakes Provincial Park in Pemberton, British Columbia

Visiting Joffre Lakes to see the stunning blue lakes, waterfalls and views of the glacier is likely the most popular day hike in British Columbia. Recently, the popularity to visit the park exceeded its capacity. As a result, visitors must now obtain a day pass via the BC Parks website to enter the park. In…
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Star Alliance Lounge Hopping at LHR – London Heathrow Airport

Based on our long layover at LHR coming back from Mauritius, we share information about the 3 lounges we visited to help you choose the best one for your preferences and needs.
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