Denver, Colorado · 21 countries · 60+ destinations
Travel guides for people obsessed with travel.
We’re Todd and Kimberly. We write the guide we wish we’d had: what is worth your time and money, and what quietly isn’t.
Our sweet spots
Six places we know well enough to have opinions about.
HawaiiKauai and Maui in particular. We’ve been to Kauai seven times. We know where to eat breakfast.
EuropeRome, Paris, Lisbon, Iceland, Greece, Turkey. First-timer guides with the stuff that actually matters.
US travel from DenverDay trips, road trips, and city guides for travelers in the Mountain West.
Mexico & the CaribbeanWe’re working through this list one trip at a time.
Travel tipsFlights, credit cards, insurance, packing — the practical infrastructure of travel done well.
Farther afieldJapan, Thailand, Bali, South Africa and Morocco. The trips worth the longer flight.Planning a trip
When to go, what it really costs, and how to build the itinerary.
Best Time to Visit Portugal
How to Plan a Trip to Portugal: A Step-by-Step Guide from People Who Overplanned It First
Best Time to Visit Scandinavia: A Month-by-Month Guide to Midnight Sun, Northern Lights, and Everything Between
How to Plan a Trip to Spain: A Step-by-Step Guide From Two People Who Kept Going Back
How Much Does a Trip to Spain Cost? Real Numbers From Our Trips
How to Plan a Trip to Scandinavia
Best Time to Visit Spain: A Month-by-Month Guide to Getting It Right
How Much Does a Trip to Scandinavia Cost? (Real Numbers From Our Trips)Money & insurance
Travel insurance, credit cards and points, explained without the sales pitch.
Annual vs Single-Trip Travel Insurance: Which Saves You More?
Travel Insurance for Seniors and Pre-Existing Conditions: A Practical Guide
Best Travel Credit Cards for Families (Our Honest Picks and Strategy)
How to Use Points and Miles for (Nearly) Free Flights
Best Travel Insurance for Europe: What to Look For Before You Go
Is Travel Insurance Worth It? Honest Answer From Frequent Travelers
Best Travel Insurance for International Trips: What You Need to Know
Best Travel Credit Cards for Beginners: Our Top PicksGear & luggage
Carry-on strategy, packing lists, and the kit that has survived our trips.
Carry-On vs Checked Bag: Which Should You Choose?
Best Travel Gear We Actually Use (Tested Across 30+ Countries)
The Ultimate Carry-On Packing List: How We Travel for Weeks With Just a Bag
Best Carry-On Luggage for Frequent Flyers (Our Tested Picks)
Packing List for Europe: What to Bring (and What to Leave Home)Flights & logistics
Finding cheap flights, timing your booking, and the moving parts nobody enjoys.
Carry-On vs Checked Bag: Which Should You Choose?
The Best Time to Book Flights: What Actually Works (From Frequent Flyers)How to Use Points and Miles for (Nearly) Free Flights
How to Find Cheap Flights: The Strategies We Actually Use
Why Travel Agencies Are Still Relevent In This Age
Why Booking Through A Travel Agency Make SenseLatest guides
The most recent additions to the site.
Best Time to Visit Portugal
Douro Valley, Portugal Travel Guide
Madeira, Portugal Travel GuideHow to Plan a Trip to Portugal: A Step-by-Step Guide from People Who Overplanned It First
The Algarve, Portugal Travel Guide: Golden Cliffs, Hidden Coves, and the Best Coast in Europe
Sintra, Portugal Travel Guide: Fairytale Palaces, Misty Hills, and How to Actually Enjoy It
We work remotely, and we travel as a family
We’ve owned online businesses for 15+ years and we work together remotely, so we can work from wherever we happen to be. Most years that means two or three months on the road as a family. The rest of the time we’re home, homeschooling and unschooling, doing field trips, and trading play dates with our friend group.
That’s why these guides read the way they do. We’re not passing through on a press trip. We’re figuring out wifi, laundry, school days and where to eat breakfast, across 21 countries and 60+ destinations so far.