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5 simple hacks to save more money on booking.com

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  As many travelers can attest, booking.com sets the standard for hotel booking websites. The interface is easy to use, the inventory is seemingly endless, the cancellation policies are generally liberal and the prices are consistently some of the best you’ll find on the internet. All of these awesome features make it our favorite place to […]

The best Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals on travel gear and cameras

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  Whew! It’s time for the biggest week day of the year. We always try to stick to just buying what we need, but we’d much rather buy it at a steep discount. There are some great deals out there on everything the traveler for the 21st century needs, so check them out and see […]

The minimalist Hawaii packing list for female travelers

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Do you want to look great and feel comfortable on your Hawaii vacation without taking along an entourage just to manage your luggage? The great news is that the glorious year-round weather can help you shrink your Hawaii packing list to just the essentials! We went minimalist in our packing for Hawaii despite our five […]

The most useful travel gifts for families (2019)

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The holidays are almost here and, if you’re like me, you always struggle with finding the perfect gift for everyone. I love giving gifts that I know people will use and love, so it’s often something that’s been great for our family. So without further ado, here are our top picks for useful travel gifts […]

Akaso Brave 4 review: a cheap GoPro alternative for the masses

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We’ve tried to pare down our electronics as we travel longer and farther – we want a light load with multi-function gear and we can’t possibly remember to charge any more devices than we already have. We resisted cameras similar to GoPro for years in an effort to minimize our gear, save money and not […]

Want to snorkel with kids? Here’s the gear you need for every age

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It’s been almost five years since we first slapped a mask and snorkel on one of our kids and threw him overboard. Yes, that actually happened here. We’ve had a range of experiences snorkeling with kids, with some excellent days and some really tough ones. But the most important ingredient for success is having the […]

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