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Waiting in lines is a part of travel. It sucks, but there’s nothing you can do about it — most of the time. If you’re an American citizen or resident who’s sick of waiting in line at domestic airports, I’ve got the perfect solution for you. Global Entry. Thanks to its participation with TSA Precheck, […]
I still remember the first time I heard of Cirque du Soleil. I was probably 12 years old, and I was sitting in the kitchen with my mom. I was doing homework while she cooked and watched TV. Usually, she was watching something boring, like the news or a gardening show. But this was different. […]
I’m a firm believer in karma. Not in the woo-woo sense, that “the universe will balance itself” or whatever, but that good things happen to good people. Of course, bad things do, too, and good things to bad people — but in general, if you view the world with a positive lens and strive to […]
The short answer is: beach, food, booze, repeat. But if you’re like me, and want to mix a few activities in there, here’s how I spent my week in Lahaina (on the Hawaiian island of Maui). Learn from what I did right (and wrong) by reading reviews of the activities, restaurants, bars, and accommodations I […]
Ask anyone who knows me, and they’ll probably tell you I’m fairly impossible when it comes to making decisions. Simply put, I suck at them. When it came to deciding where I wanted to stay for my first visit to Maui, it was no different. After all, I was going to HAWAII for a super […]
It’s April, and it’s seasonal worker of the month time! I’ve never met Eric in person, but he seems like an incredible guy. He came across TJ on the interwebs and got in touch because of our mutual love of seasonal jobs, adventure travel, and goats. What more can I say? Work exchanges abroad, house […]
Did you know there’s a tiny country inside of Italy that’s NOT the Vatican? Yeah, neither did I. But I’m here to tell you: it’s called San Marino, and it’s gorgeous. When I mentioned to a friend that I’d be attending TBD: Italy in Rimini, he said, “Oh, you have to go to San Marino!” […]
Since publishing this post a few years ago, several readers have complained about HotelTonight’s customer service and prices. In light of that, I now recommend using Booking.com or Airbnb instead (sign up with my Airbnb link, and you’ll receive a free $35 credit!). Those are the two apps I use the most these days; Booking has fantastic […]
Most of you reading this blog are Americans in your 20s and 30s. Many of you hold unconventional jobs, such as outdoor guides, servers, bloggers, and yoga teachers. Though these jobs provide some incredible benefits, there is one glaring exception: health insurance. I’m going to go out on a limb and predict that a lot […]
Yay! It’s everyone’s favorite time: seasonal worker of the month! This month, I am soooo excited to introduce you to my buddy Dustin. What can I say about Dustin? He was one of my roomies and best friends for the years I lived in Breckenridge, CO. He won prom king at my 80s prom birthday […]