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...
by Jaclyn Brandt | Nov 25, 2022
If you have never left the country, applying for a passport for the very first time can be a very overwhelming experience. I first applied for my passport when I was 31 years old, so I can tell you that it is never too late. Here are some tips to apply for a new...
by Jaclyn Brandt | Jul 27, 2022
Visiting Iceland can be one of the most amazing trips of your life. I had never considered going there, but was invited by a friend and had heard so many amazing things about it. But there are some important things to know before visiting Iceland. Click the links...
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 | Dec 8, 2021
Have you considered applying for TSA Precheck or Global Entry? What are they? Which is better? Which should you apply for? I want to talk you through both programs and the pros and cons of TSA Precheck vs. Global Entry. Click the links below to skip to any of the...
by Jaclyn Brandt | Dec 3, 2021
Salt Lake City is a beautiful city, but often forgotten when it comes to vacation destinations. I decided to spend a trip (my very first solo trip) in downtown SLC for three days. Here are my favorite things to do in Salt Lake City, Utah. Click the links below to skip...
by Jaclyn Brandt | Sep 8, 2021
Roosevelt Island is a beautiful and sometimes missed location when people visit New York City, New York. However, Roosevelt is easy to get to from the city and a fun way to spend an afternoon. Here are some of the things we did while visiting Roosevelt Island in New...
by Jaclyn Brandt | Apr 22, 2021
There are so many places that you can equate to paradise in Mexico, and Cancun is one of the most popular. I just went on my very first trip to Mexico, and Cancun was just lovely. Here are my favorite things to do in Cancun, Mexico. Click the links below to skip to...
by Jaclyn Brandt | Nov 29, 2020
If you are planning a trip to China, the options can be overwhelming. The country is thousands of years old, and there are so many amazing things to see and places to visit. Unless you have a year to visit China, you will need to narrow down your visit to a few...
by Jaclyn Brandt | Oct 21, 2020
Visiting the Vatican can be an overwhelming experience — mostly because there is so much to do, and you don’t want to miss anything. From the Sistine Chapel to the Vatican Museums to climbing St. Peter’s Basilica Dome, you could spend days there soaking it...
by Jaclyn Brandt | Oct 20, 2020
Central Oregon is full of plenty of beautiful hikes, and a surprising amount of those hikes have a waterfall at the end (or at the beginning!) If you are in the area and wonder “what are the best waterfalls near me?” – here are our tips for our...
by Jaclyn Brandt | Oct 13, 2020
Denver, Colorado has a rich history full of gold miners, lumber mills, and beer — and their downtown is a mix of that history and modern architecture. There are a few important historical places to visit in downtown Denver, Colorado to make sure you see while you are...
by Jaclyn Brandt | Oct 8, 2020
If you are traveling to Italy, visiting the city of Pompeii and hiking Mount Vesuvius are must-see locations. There are so many Italian cities with amazing history, but none have been preserved the way Pompeii has. We have some tips on how to get to Pompeii from Rome,...
by Jaclyn Brandt | Sep 27, 2020
Nashville is a fun place to go to party, for work, or if you’re a fan of country music. But the city has so much more than just drinking and music, and the Parthenon in Nashville, Tennesse is one of our favorite things to visit. The building is actually a...
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 | Jun 19, 2020
Central Oregon is full of volcanoes — in fact, much of the Bend, Oregon area is built on top of lava flows from an eruption hundreds of thousands of years ago. There are two active volcanoes in the vicinity of Bend. While it makes it tough to build down, it does give...
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 | Apr 28, 2020
I have to admit, I am a bit of a weekender bag hoarder. I bought my first one five years ago, which I loved. But after the zipper broke, I have been buying new overnight bags of all sizes (don’t worry, I only have three – currently). It is so fun to go out...
by Jaclyn Brandt | Mar 17, 2020
The Colosseum in Rome, Italy is perhaps one of the most recognizable landmarks in the world, and visiting is a life-changing experience. But to do so, you will want to make sure you plan in advance to have the best experience possible. Click the links below to skip to...