travel

Guide to International Tipping

As an American, tipping internationally can be very confusingโ€ฆ We tip almost everyone, but this isnโ€™t true in many other nations. I have done a lot of research, and each country has its own rules; however, as tourism increases, tipping is becoming more popular. I have tried to make it as simple as possible. Below are some tips (pun intended) and a history of tipping.ย 

travel, Treks with Kids

How to Get a US Passport For Your Child

So you just had a child, maybe itโ€™s your first, maybe your fifth, but you are finally ready to explore this beautiful planet with them, but first, you need to get them a US Passportโ€ฆ. How do you do this? What paperwork do you need? Do they need a photo? How do you even do… Continue reading How to Get a US Passport For Your Child

2019, New York State, travel, USA

Guide to NYC at Christmas

For the past four years, my travel bestie and I took a trip to New York City for the holidays. This isnโ€™t a long trip, just a few days to get into the holiday spirit. Since we visit NYC often we skip the traditional tourist sights and focus instead on our favorite holiday locations. We… Continue reading Guide to NYC at Christmas

Ecuador/Galapagos, South America, travel

24 Hours in Guayaquil

On my way to the Galapagos, I had a layover in Guayaquil, Ecuador. Guayaquil is the cheapest city to fly out to the Galapagos from, so naturally your Type A budget master chose that route!  During this twenty-four-hour layover, I set out to explore this interesting and historic city. Guayaquil is a busy metropolis city,… Continue reading 24 Hours in Guayaquil