Money-Saving Travel Tips
How To Get A Passport In 4 Easy Steps
Wondering how to get a passport? I didn’t know that you could get your passport online… How easy is that?! Well, here’s what you need to know about how to apply for a passport, get your photo taken, and drop off the application.
Pros & Cons Of Motorized Scooters – Some Advice Before You Buy Your First Scooter
There are many pros & cons to owning a scooter (or a moped) based on where you live, how far you commute, and what you’re buying your first scooter for. Here are my best tips when it comes to choosing the best scooter for your needs.
How We Survived A Timeshare Presentation & Got A Free Cruise Vacation Without Buying Any Timeshares
Thinking about attending a timeshare seminar to get a free cruise, hotel stay, or some other free gift? Before you commit to a timeshare presentation, read about my experience with a well-known vacation club! It was the most frustrating 4 hours I’ve ever spent, but we did get a free cruise for 2, as promised.
Vacation Planning Tip: How To Take A 7-Day Staycation & Feel Like You Actually Went Somewhere
Here are some ideas that will take up a full week, save a ton of money, and make you feel like you had a real vacation… it’s a 7-day Staycation!
Fun Travel Stuff
Roller Coaster Phobia: How I Got Over My Fear Of Riding Roller Coasters & You Can Too
Do you have roller coaster phobia? So did I. Now I’m a roller coaster junkie! Here’s how I got over my fear of roller coasters. Some helpful tips to try.
What To Expect On Your First Plane Ride: After 38 Years Of Driving Everywhere, Here’s What My First Airplane Ride Was Recently Like!
In preparation for my very first airplane ride recently, I did a lot of research — because there’s a lot to know before flying the friendly skies! Here, I’m sharing everything I’ve learned and experienced firsthand with you… so you will have a better idea of what to expect before your first plane ride.
Have A Fear Of Flying? Here’s How I Overcame Mind-Numbing Flight Anxiety… And You Can Too!
I spent the first 38 years of my life avoiding planes due to my fear of flying. Here’s what I did to overcome flight anxiety and enjoy flying… finally!
Road Trips & Driving Tips
Motorcycling
Best Motorcycle Checklist – Must Haves For Long Distance Rides + How To Pack Motorcycle Luggage And Saddlebags
A list of all the must-have items that you absolutely MUST pack on long distance motorcycle rides. Plus, clever tips for packing things in the saddlebags on your motorcycle, and the best motorcycle luggage that is lightweight and fits on the back of your bike.
Our Experiences Riding With A Pull-Behind Motorcycle Trailer: Packing Tips, Ice Cooler Tips, And Enclosed Motorcycle Trailer Tips For A Cross-Country Trip
Our pull-behind motorcycle trailer is the American Legend trailer from Hannigan Motorsports. Our enclosed motorcycle trailer is the Homesteader Patriot, purchased used. Pics & tips from our experiences with these trailers on cross-country motorcycle trips.
What It’s Like Motorcycling With Dogs: See How We Ride Motorcycles With 2 Large Dogs In 1 Custom Motorcycle Dog Trailer
See the 2 motorcycle trailers that we’ve used for our dogs. Both are pull-behind trailers. One is a basic luggage trailer for motorcycling that we used when we only had 1 large dog. The other is a motorcycle luggage trailer with air ride suspension that we used for 2 large dogs after we adopted the second one. See how we how we created our own custom dog motorcycle trailer so we could take our dogs on the road with us!
Motorcycle Road Trip Packing: 20 Things You Might Not Think To Pack
Planning a long motorcycle road trip soon? We take at least 2 cross-country motorcycle trips each year. I try to pack light and still have all the items we could possibly need for motorcycle travel. Take it from me… here are 20 things that people typically wouldn’t think of packing for a motorcycle road trip — but you should!