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6 Cruise Cabin Hacks to Make Your Stateroom More Livable

March 17, 2026 by Melissa

Want to make your stateroom more livable? Be sure to use these easy cruise cabin hacks!

Categories cruising, Gear & Travel Tips, Travel Tips Tags cruise 6 Comments

What to Pack for Japan in Spring (and What to Leave at Home)

January 9, 2026 by Melissa

Don’t miss this Japan packing list for spring to make sure you bring everything you need without overloading yourself!

Categories Asia, Blog, Destinations, Gear & Travel Tips, Japan, Packing, Packing lists by destination Leave a comment

11 Thoughtful Travel Gifts for Seniors to Help Them Travel More & Better

January 30, 2026 by Melissa

Shopping for travel gifts for a senior who still wants to explore the world? This list is full of great options, from the practical to the sentimental.

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11 Awesome Travel Gifts for Teens & Tweens: Their Picks!

December 10, 2025 by Melissa

What to know what your kids really want? Check out these travel gifts for teens and tweens – all suggested by real traveling teens!

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Ride Safer Travel Vest Review: it will change the way you travel with kids

December 18, 2025 by Melissa

Are you thinking of the Ride Safer Travel Vest for your child? This is the in-depth, real-world review you NEED to read first.

Categories Blog, Gear & Travel Tips, Gear Recommendations Tags flying with kids 57 Comments

Four Reasons I LOVE Award Travel (Other Than Free Stuff)

November 24, 2025 by Melissa

Even if you look beyond free flights and hotels, there are some great benefits to traveling on points and miles that you shouldn’t overlook!

Categories Blog, Gear & Travel Tips, Travel Tips Tags award travel, budget travel Leave a comment
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