Travel
CategoryCamp Mom Update: Germany, Austria, Canary Islands? Where would you go?
A few weeks ago I shared the first of the endless barrage of Summer Camp options coming down the pike. You know the drill…wait anxiously for the opening time, load
What’s the Deal? Not this Groupon dud to London and Dublin!
This “Deal” lays an egg.
I’m fresh off planning a trip including London and Dublin so at first glace on Groupon I was impressed at what you got for $2,798 for
Battle of the Budget MGM Vegas Hotels: Luxor Vs. Excalibur
Are you ready to rumble?
The Deal Kids and I are just back from Vegas, where we stayed at both of the budget MGM properties. I considered posting two normal trip
5 Ways to Make the Most of Your Trip to North Vietnam
There aren’t enough words in either the English or Norwegian dictionary to express how much I love Vietnam. Yes, the country is known for its beaches. But hear me out:
Road Tripping Along the Amalfi Coast: The Perfect 7-Day Itinerary
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Forbidden City Beijing – All You Need to Know Before You Go
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Terraced fields, ethnic culture make northern Vietnam village irresistible
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LAX is leading the charge against Uber and Lyft
Traffic is always bad at airports. In fact, a couple of weeks ago, I tweeted about a #travelhack of meeting your ride at the departures level rather than the arrivals
How to visit the Marina Bay Sands’ SkyDeck
One of the most notable sights in Singapore, is of the Marina Bay Sands. A structure of 3 towers, connected at the top by what looks like a boat.
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Podcast: Stefan on using miles to visit 192 countries!
Stefan (of RapidTravelChai) is both a travel expert – having been to every country in the world, except Syria, and because of his deep and extensive travels, he’s one of
Map of Travel Destination Ideas
This is fulfilling my idea of a map where you can look at a country or area and instantly see great travel recommendations. I think this is so useful for
Southwest Goes to Hawaii – But don’t get too excited East Coasters!
Yes, I’m tagging on to the biggest Southwest news of the day, perhaps even the week. Southwest goes to Hawaii and flights are now bookable! But, don’t get too excited
HIP Escapes Deal: Up to 90% Off Hotels & Free 20 Euro Credit
Three years ago I did a Camp Mom solo trip to Provence/Cote D’Azur. While researching that trip I found an amazing website: HIP Escapes (Referral link). Simply put, HIP Escapes..
Some Thoughts About Visiting Disneyland Paris in Winter
Greetings from Paris! Or more specifically, Marne-la-Valee, the suburb where Disneyland Paris is located. I am here with Deal Girl in the middle of January to answer the burning..
Camp Mom Needs Your Help
Happy New Year! If you’re like me, you’re using the calendar turn as a kick start to nailing down 2019 travel plans. Due to, well, life, I’m way behind where
Shore Excursion Hack: Leveraging NCL Port Discounts
I usually subscribe to the DIY Shore Excursion philosophy on cruise ships. However, we decided to test an alternative way to approach Shore Excursions during a 10 day cruise on
The 10 Longest Flights – late 2018 Edition
Perhaps this is more #avgeek than anything, but I’m always curious about interesting flights and “lines” (one of the basis of the Dots, Lines, and Destinations podcast). Perhaps ..
October is Airport Restaurant Month!
So you’ve no doubt enjoyed a local restaurant during Restaurant Week in your local city. But have you heard that October is Airport Restaurant Month? Even better, you have more
Thoughts from flying around the world in 8 days in Business Class
This past summer, I flew around the world with 3 friends, it was a true #avgeek bachelor party. We hit 5 continents, and racked up 40,000 miles flown. You can
Two nights in Winchester, Hampshire, England
We recently decided to meet up with the UK contingent of our family for a short reunion, but needed a location that was mutually acceptable for all parties. Winchester is
The Most Miserable Hotel Stay I’ve Had in a Long Time
I’m just back from Soave Italy via Des Moines, Iowa. (I know.) I’m also just off my most miserable hotel stay in a long time.To be fair, the problem had
6 St. Augustine Hidden Gems For Your Next Visit
On a recent trip to Florida, I dug deeper into six St. Augustine hidden gems. I found that Florida’s oldest colonial city is chock full of special sites. I’m not
9 Rules for Savvy Travel: Dia’s Tips for Better Trips
I’m headed to New York City this weekend on a last minute trip. I am not sure what Deal Girl and I will do, but I know one thing we won’t