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Terms apply to American Express benefits and offers. Enrollment may be required for select American Express benefits and offers. Visit americanexpress.com to learn more. For Delta loyalists who want a VIP experience, the Delta SkyMiles® Reserve American Express Card is your best option. I’m a huge fan of Delta and I fly them almost exclusively […]

Terms apply to American Express benefits and offers. Enrollment may be required for select American Express benefits and offers. Visit americanexpress.com to learn more. If you fly Delta frequently and want to earn toward elite status while enjoying more travel perks than their Gold card offers but don’t want to pay the high fee of […]

Terms apply to American Express benefits and offers. Enrollment may be required for select American Express benefits and offers. Visit americanexpress.com to learn more. If you fly a few times a year, you know the pain points: baggage fees that add up quickly, boarding last and finding no overhead bin space left, and earning miles […]

The Delsey Chatelet Air 2.0 is, without a doubt, the flagship of the Delsey line, and my testing confirmed it’s worthy of the title. From the moment I unboxed it, the quality was apparent. The 100% polycarbonate shell feels robust, and the faux-leather accents and reinforced corners give it a timeless, vintage look that stands […]

The second international trip Mike and I took together was to Belize for our PADI open-water diver certification. In many ways, the vacation was a test to see, not only if we loved scuba, but also traveling together. After days of exploring the tropical waters, swimming alongside eagle rays, nurse sharks, countless reef fish, and […]

The California Gold Rush changed the country forever. 300,000 people came from across the US and every corner of the world to strike it rich. Dozens of towns sprang up overnight in what was once the backwaters of Mexico, sparsely populated with Native Americans. While the 1849 Gold Rush had terrible consequences for the indigenous […]

You’d think on our 13th year as full-time travelers, we’d be tired of all the moving around. But we continue to meet people who inspire us, find places that take our breath away, and learn new things every day–about other cultures and ourselves. Sometimes we think about planting a root, like this year it was […]

Packing light might feel like an impossible task, especially when we’re trying to prepare for every what-if scenario. But traveling with less doesn’t mean sacrificing comfort or style. In fact, embracing minimalist packing can make trips more enjoyable by reducing stress, saving time, and giving us the freedom to focus on the journey itself. Remember, […]

From sea to shining sea, the United States is a very diverse country – both when it comes to culture and natural beauty. I’ve traveled across the continental United States many times over (you never really realize how big Texas is until you drive through it. Damn that state is big!). I think, just on […]