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Is This Affordable 3 Piece Set Worth It?

Travel is expensive right now. It’s sad but true. Flights, hotels, gas, food, airport snacks, checked bag fees, it all adds up fast. So when a luggage set comes in at a genuinely accessible price point and still has the features most travelers are looking for, it’s worth taking a closer look. We’ve tested and […]

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We Compare The Best BLUETTI Elite Power Stations

Over the past few years, we’ve had the chance to test nearly all the BLUETTI Elite power stations from the small and portable Elite 30 V2 all the way to the suitcase sized dual wheel Elite 400. In that time we got to compare the BLUETTI power stations in real-world situations as well as with

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What Can the BLUETTI Elite 300 Actually Run? Our Real-World Home, Outdoor, and Solar Charging Test

This post is sponsored by BLUETTI. All testing, opinions, and real-world notes are our own. Portable power stations are becoming as ubiquitous to camping and rv/van life as they are to emergency home backup power users and off gridders. The power options they provide is easy to understand when we’re talking about phones, tablets, laptops,

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When Things Go Wrong Abroad, WorldTrips Atlas Nomad Insurance Steps In

This post was created in partnership with WorldTrips and features Atlas Nomad travel insurance. As always, we only work with brands we believe are genuinely useful for travelers, and all opinions expressed here are our own. There’s a version of travel most of us picture when we’re planning a trip. Sun on our faces, backpacks

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The Best Power Station Is the One You’ll Actually Pick Up and Use

We’ve tested and used a lot of power stations over the years. Big ones. Heavy ones. Ones with impressive specs that look great on paper. And what we’ve learned is simple. The best power station isn’t the most powerful one. It’s the one you actually reach for. That’s exactly why we’re using the Bluetti Elite

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The Travel Gift Guide for People Who Actually Travel

After more than 20 years on the road, here’s something we’ve learned the slow and sometimes uncomfortable way. Most travel gear sounds great in theory however very little of it earns a permanent spot in your bag. We’ve dragged gear across continents, stuffed it into overhead bins, hauled it through border crossings, forgotten it in

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The One Thing We Always Keep In The Car Now

Why the GOOLOO GP4000 car battery jump starter is the best gift for Christmas this year Over the years, we’ve learned that most road trip stress doesn’t come from big disasters. It comes from small, preventable moments that derail the day. Living in Canada teaches you that quickly. We’ve driven through the prairies in the

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Our Heymondo Review – Why We Always Get Travel Insurance

Scan our Heymondo review to discover the benefits and drawbacks of this innovative travel insurance company. See for yourself if it’s the right travel insurance choice for you! Traveling is all about embracing the unknown, but that doesn’t mean you want to be caught off guard. That’s why we get travel insurance every time we

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Cancun vs. Tulum – Which Should You Visit Next?

Choosing between Cancun and Tulum for your next vacation spot is like deciding between two perfect tacos, each made to order and each with its own unique flavor. Both destinations offer stunning Caribbean coastlines along Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula, but cater to different tastes, preferences and budgets. Micki and I have spent ample time in both

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48 Hours in Tokyo – Exploring Japan’s Vibrant Capital

Japan is possibly one of those countries that have made a permanent place for itself in most people’s bucket lists. While you are planning a quick trip to Japan, spending two days in Tokyo with the sprawling metropolis and ancient temples can be an experience like no other. That said, if you are confused about

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