If you’ve been thinking about going to New Orleans for Mardi Gras, this guide should help you decide whether to go, when to go, and what to actually do once you’re there. If you’re planning the rest of your visit, our 3 day New Orleans itinerary walks through how to spend your time in the […]
Archives for June 2016
Best Alternatives to Airbnb in 2026: Sites and Apps We Actually Use
Jess and I have been booking vacation rentals since long before Airbnb became a household name. We have used Airbnb itself dozens of times, but over the years we have found ourselves reaching for alternatives more and more often. The reasons are pretty simple. Airbnb’s fees have crept up steadily, and the platform has lost […]
2 Days in London: A Complete Itinerary from Someone Who Lived There
I lived in central London for a couple of years, and Jess and I have been back more times than I can count since. If you handed me a pen right now and told me to sketch out two days in London for a first-time visitor, I’d have it drafted before the kettle boiled. That’s […]
Route 66 in New Mexico: Our Photos, Stops and Tips
I have to admit, New Mexico was slightly vexing. I was very excited to visit, not least because I had been led to believe that the state has spectacular sunsets. We even had a whole song on our Route 66 playlist dedicated to the things. As it was, we were not fortunate with the weather, […]




