World Travel Guide - Travel Tips and Tricks

Feel free to pin, save, or print this image to use during the next time your’e packing! What do you REALLY need and what’s just extra stuff that would be nice having? The follow camping checklist essentials will help you know what’s really important to bring while camping! We’ve gone camping together so many times throughout our relationship, yet we STILL forget some basic necessities! Whether you’re backpacking or staying at a campground, we’ve compiled a camping checklist essentials with all the items we think are pretty important for a comfortable stay outdoors

With all that goes into planning a major trip for yourself or your family, it is no wonder that many people find the process overwhelming and extremely stressful at times. Fortunately, a little preparation goes a long way. For your consideration, here are the very best travel tips and tricks out there. You can save space in your luggage by packing in large airtight bags, such as ziplocks. Find the gallon or 2 gallon size bags, pack t-shirts, socks, underwear and other lightweight fabric items in them, and then roll the air out of the bag before zipping shut. This will reduce the size of your items down and you will be able to fit more in your bag. If you are planning a trip abroad, make sure you get your passport well in advance. Many people underestimate how long it takes to get a passport for the first time and are left scrambling and paying extra fees to get it expedited. Plan for your passport to take six to eight weeks to arrive, especially in peak travel season. Set a budg...

Do you only have a few days in California, but are really interested in doing one of those traditional scenic drives along the California coastal highway? We look forward to sharing with you our road trip planner with all of our favorite (and not so favorite) spots that you should definitely hit if you’re thinking of a small road trip along the Pacific Coast Highway. Driving Highway 1, or more commonly known as the Pacific Coast Highway, is something that everyone should have on their traveling bucket list (it’s definitely on ours)! But, we get it. Sometimes, life gets in the way and prevents you from making that kind of committed drive. If you only have a few days, consider flying into San Francisco and renting a car to drive to Santa Cruz. The drive, without stops, only takes about an hour and a half.  Stop 1: Muir Beach Muir Beach was our first stop during our road trip. It is located just 2 miles from Muir Woods National Monument and about 20 minute...

While traveling is commonly associated with relaxation, a trip can bring on a lot of stress. From worrying about hotel stays to dealing with getting to your destination, it sometimes seems as though every aspect of travel is overwhelming. This article will give you advice on how to deal with those stresses and enjoy your time away. When travelling out of the country, make sure someone back home has a detailed copy of your itinerary. Make sure they know where you’ll be staying and have a way to contact you in case of an emergency. This is also good on the off case that something happens to you they can find you. Making a friend of the concierge will make your stay at any hotel a much safer and smarter experience. This person should be greeted and tipped like your life depends on it. The concierge has a wealth of information on where to eat, play, relax, shop, and can also; get you out of any bind you might find yourself in while far from home. To have a less stressf...