by Jaclyn Brandt | Jul 14, 2023
If you are sick of standing in line at the airport, it’s time to start thinking of jumping the line. But should you go with TSA PreCheck or CLEAR? Both have their benefits and limitations and I wanted to break down the differences between the two. TSA PreCheck...
by Jaclyn Brandt | Jun 13, 2023
For those who were impressed by our stay at the Idaho Potato airbnb last year, the owner has launched a brand new property: MoonPass Lookouts in Wallace, Idaho. The property is made up of fire lookout towers near Wallace, Idaho and makes a perfect day trip from Boise....
by Jaclyn Brandt | Jan 26, 2023
If you have never been on an airplane before, the thought of flying might be scary. But flying is incredibly routine, and the more you do it the easier it will get. Here are some tips for your first time on a plane. Click the links below to skip to any of the...
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by Jaclyn Brandt | Apr 11, 2022
Stay overnight in a potato? If you are visiting Idaho, you might as well, right? We decided to spend one night in the Big Idaho Potato Hotel, just outside of Boise, Idaho. Click the links below to skip to any of the following sections: History The Big Idaho Potato...
by Jaclyn Brandt | Jan 28, 2022
If you are looking into a trip, it can be a confusing time with every country having different rules for travel. Sherpa has put together an interactive map to help travelers and travel advisors stay up to date on the current requirements and restrictions. The...
by Jaclyn Brandt | Jul 27, 2020
After a video of a passenger being dragged off a plane went viral in 2017, many frequent flyers are wondering what their rights are when it comes to an overbooked flight. While it helps to motivate passengers to volunteer (many times in the form of a voucher), it...
by Jaclyn Brandt | May 30, 2020
When planning a trip to Europe, a travel agent suggested we spend one of our off days in Regensburg, Germany, because it would be like nothing we had ever seen. When looking at hotels in Regensburg, Roter Hahn came to the top of the list for many reason. Here are our...
by Jaclyn Brandt | Jan 23, 2020
Delta Air Lines is launching a new way for pets to travel, with the introduction of CarePod. Delta CarePod is a travel carrier being offered to Delta passengers. The carrier includes real-time updates of your pet’s journey, and is initially being launched at...
by Jaclyn Brandt | Dec 12, 2019
Whether you use a travel agent, booking website, or airbnb, you will soon find that there are so many hotels and apartments available in Venice, and it can soon become overwhelming. Because of this, we wanted to share with you the one we experienced ourselves, because...
by Jaclyn Brandt | Dec 9, 2019
Boise, Idaho may be an overlooked destination, but it is quickly becoming a sought-after vacation destination. Whether it’s skiing, craft beer, floating the river, or catching a football game — you could easily spend weeks in the city and have plenty to do....
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by Jaclyn Brandt | Oct 2, 2019
Starting Oct. 1, 2019, residents of the United States will either need a passport to board a plane, or they will have to update their state ID (driver’s license or ID) to a REAL ID. You may have been hearing about the REAL ID a lot lately because it is now less...
by Jaclyn Brandt | Aug 29, 2019
Florence is a beautiful and vibrant city in the Tuscan region of Italy, and because of its tourism industry, there are hundreds of hotels and other places to stay while in the city. So where should you stay in Florence, Italy? Here is our review of Hotel Pendini in...
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by Jaclyn Brandt | Jun 3, 2019
If you are taking a flight and not planning to check a bag, packing makeup in carry-on luggage (as well as toiletries) can seem like a complicated task. But if you follow the Transportation Security Administration’s (TSA) 3-1-1 rule (or the 2023 TSA makeup...
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by Jaclyn Brandt | Apr 20, 2019
Traveling around China can be intimidating, especially after you realize what a huge country it actually is. When we visited, we saw four different cities, and flew, took the overnight train, and took a bullet train — depending on the length of travel. These are my...
by Jaclyn Brandt | Nov 12, 2018
Bend, Oregon is an outdoor lover’s dream, and the town is full of adventure (and adventurers) during all four seasons. But in order to really enjoy your experience, you need a great hotel — and there are plenty of hotels in Bend. Here are some of the best places...
by Jaclyn Brandt | Aug 29, 2018
Viking Cruise Lines has become the latest brand to ban children on their cruises. When Viking Ocean Cruises launched in 2015, they only allowed passengers who were 18 and over. But now, according to their new Terms & Conditions, Viking River Cruises will also only...
by Jaclyn Brandt | Feb 18, 2018
If you are wine-cationing, Alaska Airlines may be the best option for your next west coast trip. The airline is expanding their Wine Flies Free program, allowing Mileage Plan members departing from cities in California, Oregon, Washington and Idaho to check an entire...
by Jaclyn Brandt | Oct 22, 2017
JetBlue is following Southwest Airlines and is pulling its product from numerous online travel agencies. The airline said the move should lower costs and give them more control over offering “a full range of fares.” The airline will no longer appear on...
by Jaclyn Brandt | Aug 9, 2017
Although not as well known as other German cities, Regensburg has 140,000 residents, and is the fourth-largest Bavarian city in the State of Bavaria. It is only hours away from numerous metropolitan European cities, and can even make a good day trip. Whether you plan...
by Jaclyn Brandt | Apr 11, 2017
Most travelers have been booked on an overbooked flights – whether or not they know it. When you are in an airport and hear that call for volunteers, it means there are too many passengers and not enough seats. But which airlines are more likely to offer...
by Jaclyn Brandt | Jan 29, 2017
It’s not always easy to tell the difference between the variety of frequent flyer or loyalty programs out there, but a new report by WalletHub looked at all the factors offered by different programs and ranked them. It may come as no surprise to many — Delta...
by Jaclyn Brandt | Jan 19, 2017
United Airlines has introduced an initiative to generate earnings while lowering rates for some travelers — but not everyone is happy with it. According to the airline, the announcement of Basic Economy Fares “provides customers the option of paying the lowest...
