Without a doubt, Nepal is home to the best trekking in the world. This small, landlocked country the size of Illinois contains 8 of the world’s highest peaks, including Mount Everest. Pre-trip, Ben gave me the option of either Kilimanjaro or Everest Base Camp, but not both. I’ve been dreaming about climbing Kilimanjaro for almost …
The quality of a guide can make or break a trip. For our 7 months, we’ve only booked a guide in three places (Northern India, Nepal, and Bhutan). We came to India with limited knowledge of the place and really wanted to dive into its history, traditions, and culture. Hiring India Personal Tours was the …
Happy early Thanksgiving! To help you with your holiday shopping, we put together a gift guide for your favorite travel-loving friends and family (or you!). Thanks for the idea, Ev! My Good Gift Recipe: Practical Looks good Wouldn’t normally buy for oneself TRAVEL // CLOTHING & ACCESSORIES Smartwool Socks ($12 on sale) My Asian …
As you can probably tell, we LOVE Italian food. We’re currently writing this post from Nepal eating Italian food… guilty (dal bhat is good, but pizza is better). It’s my favorite type of food after Japanese, of course. Carbs, carbs, and more carbs (this is why I’ll never have a 6-pack). As much as I …
Where do I get my best travel inspiration? Instagram, of course. I fell into Instagram black hole one day and came across a photo of a Bengal tiger in Ranthambore National Park. I quickly researched the park and discovered that you can go on safaris to see them! Safaris in India? How did I not …
Two years ago, the Starwood Preferred Guest Card from Amex was having an amazing deal: 35,000 signup points (worth at least $945) and $95 annual waived for the first year. The card offers other great perks including the ability to reach elite status faster, no foreign transaction fees, and potential to earn valuable Starpoints. Read …
My Love for SPG My love for the Starwood Preferred Guest program runs deep. I became a diehard SPG fan through my early career as a management consultant. During that time, I picked up some “tricks of the trade,” including some pretty crazy ways to get points, status, and awards:
Reflections on Auschwitz I didn’t know what to expect at Auschwitz. I didn’t know how I would feel. I didn’t know if we should post about being there. I didn’t know if we should show pictures of the largest mass murder site in human history – a place where 1.1 million died including 1.0 million …
Paige and I are huge fans of the Chase Ultimate Rewards program and the opportunity to save big on travel. We currently have 3 Chase cards and a key cog in this trifecta is the Chase Freedom card (click our referral link to sign up!). It’s our most underrated card!
Your next long weekend trip With flights as low as $109 on Norwegian Air, Bergen, Norway is a perfect place for a long weekend trip. It’s a charming city loaded with UNESCO-worthy culture and surrounded by awe-inspiring nature. As the gateway to the fjords, Bergen is the perfect starting point for day trips to …