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7 tips for visiting Las Vegas on a Budget
My first trip to Vegas was a "couples trip" shortly after I had turned 21, and since then I've gone back almost yearly for birthdays, business events, family reunions, and my Bachelorette Party. I've done the infamous 4 hour "Hangover Drive" from LA a couple times,...
Checklist for International Trip
One Month or more Prior Get excited! Make sure your passport is valid for at least 6 months past your return date and has enough pages available to stamp. A majority of countries require it, and you might get stuck somewhere or not be allowed to board your plane if...
My Top 10 2016 Destinations
2016 was great, and 2017 will be better! This year was the year we outdid ourselves, with plans to travel even more next year. Our goals for 2017 are to do more trips around Oregon and the US in addition to travelling internationally. We already have some plans in...
What to do when your flight gets cancelled
Before you panic read this first Step 1: Contact who you booked through ASAP If you just booked directly through the airline's website give them a call to discuss your options. Likewise, if you went through your local travel agency make sure to let them know (if they...
Hawai’i 101: Common words & terms
Hawai'i is the only US state to have two official languages: English and Hawaiian. While it's rare to hear locals conversing in Hawaiian, areas where more native Hawaiians live such as the Waipi'o Valley on the Big Island, and especially the island of Niihau (off...
Off the Beaten Path: Lānaʻi
Lana'i is not the first island that comes to mind when being interested in heading to the Hawaiian islands, but its a great choice for a unique adventure that can be a day trip from Maui, a couple days, or a relaxing beach tancation. Lana'i (pronounced Lana-ee) is...
Surviving Long Plane Rides
Bring a Variety of Entertainment Due to technology that now allows us to use wi-fi onboard and electronic devices of our own instead of the plane-provided G rated edited movies on the screen, things have become much much easier. If you don't have access to your...
Weekend Warrior trip: San Diego, CA
In this article I took a LA girl out of her natural habitat and brought her along for the ride! We made it our goal to have as much fun as humanly possible (successful), try some breweries and restaurants, and to walk as far as our feet could take us. One of us did...
Six Local Places to Drink German Beer All Year
Find out my six favorite Portland places with amazing German and German style beer
Avoiding Hotel Cancellation Penalties
While avoiding change fees for flights can be a major task, hotels can be easier as you typically find yourself at the mercy of whomever you beg speak with at the front desk. Here are some basic tips that have enabled me to be more successful with getting my way for...