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Renting a car in Vancouver? Real costs, hidden fee warnings, and honest tips from someone who’s done the drive. Most...
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Written by our local expert SJ Sarah-Jane has lived in Croatia for 10+ years. SJ, as she is known, has...
A Better 14-Day Japan Itinerary For First-Timers
Our first 2-week trip to Japan was back in the fall of 2018. We’d just spent 3 months exploring Europe,...
15 Best Platforms to Book Vacation Rentals in North Carolina (2026 Review) – Driftwood Journals
North Carolina is one of those places that feels like several destinations in one trip. From the windswept shores of...
How We Keep Our Child Safe While Traveling
Last Updated on May 26, 2026 Having worldschooled our daughter over the past 10 years, I’ve compiled a complete guide...
12 Camping Essentials You Should Never Skip
A handy checklist of camping essentials to make your trip easier by Sustainable Travel and Outdoors. I never miss a...
Japan Bucket List: Our Honest Take On 10 Destinations
Across four unforgettable weeks, we’ve devoured steaming bowls of ramen in tiny hole-in-the-wall eateries in Osaka, wandered through neon-lit Tokyo...
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We first spent 2 days in Osaka at the very end of September in 2018. Our budget was super tight...
Is the SUMMIT Worth It? A View from NYC’s Tallest Tower
If you’re planning a trip to New York City, you’ve probably come across SUMMIT One Vanderbilt, the immersive observation deck...
Let The Dogs Run
There’s a group of men I am part of. We meet every few weeks. No agenda beyond showing up and...
