As travelers that like to frequent national parks, we always like to highlight ways that more people can enjoy these American treasures. While many national park sites charge an entry fee, especially those that are the most popular, there are several days a year where there is free entry to national parks. On June 19th,…
El Paso, Texas. The largest city in western Texas located on the Rio Grande at the U.S. and Mexico border. Home to the University of Texas – El Paso. The only major city in Texas that operates on Mountain Standard Time. An abundance of sun, with over 300 days of sun per year. And, if…
What’s the best way to start travel hacking? Start with a specific credit card. When we talk to people about our travels, one of the first questions we receive is how we pay for all of it. Like when we mention we visited six new countries in 2023. Or when we outline our full 2023…
For individuals over the age of 16, U.S. passports are valid for 10 years. And after adding six new stamps to my passport last year, I realized my passport would be expiring in Q4 2024. Luckily, the process of renewing a passport is fairly simple if you already have a passport. Eligibility You can renew…
When it comes to national parks in Arizona, everyone automatically thinks of the Grand Canyon. And with good reason – the natural wonder draws around 5 million visitors per year – the second-most of the U.S. national parks. Saguaro National Park also does fairly well because of its location surrounding Tucson and draws around 1…
It’s no secret that the fastest way to accrue points and miles is through hitting credit card sign-up bonuses. And, therefore, the fastest way to earn a free flight. Not everyone, however, wants to open a new card or has the amount of spending required for these lofty point totals. So how do you earn…
If you’ve been following our journey, you may know that one of our travel goals is to visit every national park. When we decided to drive to Hilton Head Island as our final destination of 2023, it only made sense to add Congaree National Park to our itinerary. Less than 20 miles southeast of Columbia,…
It’s no secret that we love to travel. And while points and miles certainly help us travel more, there are certain situations where it makes sense for us to pay for our travel costs rather than using points and miles. Over the last few years, we’ve gotten discounted hotel stays from 70 – 80% off….
The Phoenix metropolitan area, also known as the Valley of the Sun, is home to more than five million people. The capital of Arizona, it’s the largest capital (by population) and the fifth largest city in the United States. 19.5 million people visited Phoenix in 2022, with many exploring the surrounding areas like Scottsdale. Over…
Travel hacking allows us to travel more while spending less on our trips. Using points and miles also allows us to consider places that would normally be out of budget for us if we were paying cash (credit card). But, when you can stay for free, those trips become infinitely more attainable. While we don’t…