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A Gender-Neutral Travel Inspired Nursery | Modern Animal Safari Theme

Being born to two parents who have a fierce love of travel, not only means you’ll begin exploring the world before birth, but also that your room will be filled with aspirations of all the places you’ll see and the wondrous variety of creatures you’ll meet. Part of the joy of having kids is sharing your passions with them and seeing the world in a new light through their eyes. We are so excited to meet our little one, see them smile for the first time, and help them take their first steps – but even more, we are excited to introduce them to different cultures, watch them ride on the back of a camel, and have them explore the jaw-dropping nature around the world. And when we aren’t away traveling – we wanted a nursery to foster their adventurous spirit.

Travel Tips, Family Travel, Most PopularAlison MullisOctober 1, 2019NurseryComment

Cost of 2 Weeks in Japan during Cherry Blossom Season | Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka

Japan is notorious for being on the pricey side, especially for a popular time like Cherry Blossom season. While accommodations and food are definitely more expensive than most tourist destinations – we were pleasantly surprised that we were able to keep the total cost of the trip down without sacrificing experiences. To put it in perspective, we spent the same amount on our 13 day trip to Japan as our 9 day trip to Peru. Japan is relatively inexpensive when it comes to occupying your time and even internal transport. Most gardens and shrines are free to visit and cheap convenience stores and vending machines are aplenty. There is still the initial shock of hotel prices and the cost of a rail pass, but Japan doesn’t have to be the ultra-expensive travel destination it is made out to be.

Budget, Asia, Japan, Most PopularAlison MullisApril 22, 2019Budget Comment

45 Photos That Will Inspire You to Visit Peru

We all know about the modern marvel that is Machu Picchu, but the beauty of Peru extends far beyond that one sight. From the abundant natural beauty of the Andes to the colorful locals, it is hard to look at the adventures that await you in Peru and not want to book a flight. These photos show only a fraction of the diversity that Peru brings. A visit to Peru can include the Amazon Rain Forest, the pristine beaches of the North Coast, the sand dunes of Huacachina, the wonders of the Nazca Lines, and the treks of the Highlands. Below are pictures from the Sacred Valley, Lake Titicaca, and Lima.

South America, Peru, Most PopularAlison MullisJanuary 12, 2019Travel PhotographyComment

71 Gifts Travelers Will Actually Want | Massive Travel Gift Guide

A true traveler values experiences over possessions – making them particularly difficult to shop for. However, there are many gifts that will greatly improve their adventures. Aside from an around-the-world plane ticket, these 71 gifts are ones that travelers will actually want. Below is a massive variety of gifts for all categories of traveler: the backpacker, the luxury-seeker, or the family globetrotters. Prices range from $5 to $500 – so no matter your budget, we got you covered.

Travel Tips, Most PopularAlison MullisSeptember 22, 2018Budget, Gift Guide Comments

How Much Does it Cost to Go to Iceland?

If you haven't already heard it from everyone else, let me be the first to tell you: Iceland is expensive. Super expensive. Iceland is currently ranked as the 3rd most expensive country in the world. During our visit, we tried to limit expenses where we could without limiting experiences. We did everything we wanted (within reason... unfortunately, no helicopter rides over the gorgeous landscape), but for the lowest price we could swing. In this guide, I break down everything we spent money on and how to reduce your expenses while in Iceland.

Europe, Iceland, Budget, Most PopularAlison MullisJune 24, 2018Budget Comments

A Perfect Two-Day Itinerary for Venice, Italy

Prior to going, we heard a lot of mixed opinions about Venice. Either it was a completely overrated tourist trap or the most magical and romantic city in Europe. Our opinion sided closer with the later. This alluring floating city of marble palaces was the perfect first stop for our honeymoon. We visited Venice in late May, right before the busy summer season. While there was a fair amount of tourists crowding San Marco's square, it could have been worse. Two days felt like the perfect amount of time to spend in Venice. Here is an outline of what we did while in Venice.

Italy, Europe, Most PopularAlison MullisJune 6, 2018Venice Comments

24 Practical Tips for Sustainable Travel

Travel allows us to experience new cultures, explore interesting places, meet new people, try amazing food, and see the world. This would not be possible without the one thing we all share: the Earth. Inadvertently tourists can destroy the very thing they want to see. While traveling does result in negative by-products for our globe, like through carbon emissions from air travel, there are practical ways to lessen your impact and be more sustainable while you travel.

Travel Tips, Most Popular, BudgetAlison MullisApril 25, 2018sustainable Comments

Caldera and Cable Cars: The Perfect Day in Santorini, Greece

It is hard to put into words how beautiful the cliff-perched towns and stunning sea views are. Santorini is a caldera or large crater formed by a volcano. The crater is mostly submerged and what remains is the 5 islands that make up the Santorini group. The main island of Thera is where you will likely spend all of your time. To start off with, one day in Santorini is certainly not enough. We arrived by cruise ship and were severely limited with what we could explore on the island in that time.

Greece, Europe, Most Popular, BudgetAlison MullisApril 24, 2018Honeymoon, Romantic, One Day, SantoriniComment

Top 5 Free Things to See in Taormina

Taormina is a small town perched on the cliffs of Sicily in Italy. From the pedestrian-only city center, you can see Mount Etna and the Ionian Sea. The village of Taormina is a popular destination for wealthy Europeans in the Summer and it's streets are lined with high-end shops. Fortunately for the more budget-concious traveler, there are many ways to spend a day in Taormina without spending a penny.

Europe, Italy, Most Popular, Editor's PickAlison MullisApril 17, 2018Sicily, Cruise, Taormina Comments

Our Italy Honeymoon Itinerary

Before planning the wedding, before getting engaged even, we decided on our Honeymoon location. We were going to eat gelato, get lost along the canals in Venice, journey through the rolling hills of Tuscany, and walk the cobblestone streets of Rome. We began our honeymoon spending 8 days on mainland Italy, before boarding a cruise to the Greek Isles.

Europe, Italy, Most PopularAlison MullisApril 16, 2018Itinerary, Honeymoon, Romantic, Venice, Florence, Rome Comments