written by Melissa Barronton I should title this post, How to Design a Lifestyle that Allows You to _____________. (Fill in the blank with travel more, live where you want to, be able to take time off for appointments, homeschool your kids, or whatever it is that you wish you could do right now....

Updated September 21, 2025 Fall is a great time to plan a getaway.  As the seasons start to change, a getaway is a great way to reflect on the next season and get some inspiration from your travels. Some links are affiliate links.  See our disclosure. Here's 10 Places you should Book for a Fall...

Essential Tips for Traveling with Kids We recently went on a 2 week trip to Europe with our daughter, son in law and their kids. As they were thinking about taking this trip they asked if we would come along to help them travel with the kids.  Get our downloadable Travel with Kids Mini Travel G...

How we are Maximizing our Travel in 2024 with Travel Hacks In this post we're going to share some travel hacks that we have learned while planning our upcoming trips. If you are unfamiliar with the term “travel hack,” it refers to strategies and techniques used to maximize travel while minimizin...

Driving internationally allows you to get off the beaten path on your own schedule and see so much more of your destination but it does require some preparation to ensure safety, legality, and enjoyment.  Some of our favorite memories are from when we have rented a car and ventured to the small ...

Earlier this year we visited friends in Pittsburgh and joined them for a concert so we were able to enjoy the city for the weekend.  Here's just a few things that we would recommend. 1.  Visit the Andy Warhol Museum I'd seen a lot of the "famous" Andy Warhol art at various museums before but ...

In June & July of 2019 we had the opportunity to take an extended trip to Europe.  Sine the Mediterranean was an area of interest, especially Greece as Melissa had been there before while I was working in the UK for several weeks. We decided to look at a Mediterranean cruise as that would allow...

London is one of the world's most exciting and diverse cities, and for good reason. It has everything you could want in a city, from world-renowned museums and landmarks to some of the best shopping and dining experiences you can find. Today we want to share some tips for those of you who are pla...

My London Packing Guide for Spring Updated Jan 15, 2026 (As I prepare for my annual Spring trip) We've traveled to London every spring for the past several years, so my packing list for a trip to London includes several key items to ensure comfort and practicality during our travels. Links prov...