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Travel Moms That Inspire Us

In honor of Mother’s Day, we wanted to highlight some inspirational mothers within the Travel and Travel Blogging industries. It isn’t often that light is shone on the women who trek the world and write impactful travel articles, all while caring for their family. We’re here to help bring a bit of appreciation to these real-life Wonder Women.

The Ultimate List of Visa-Free Countries

With all of the different visa requirements that vary from country to country, it may seem almost impossible to take a spontaneous trip overseas. While some countries require a visa on arrival while others force visitors to apply for an entrance visa beforehand, many countries don’t require a visa at all.  The process of obtaining visas is time-consuming and sometimes costly, as well. To help make your trip planning go smoothly, we’ve compiled the ultimate list of countries that don’t require a visa for you to enjoy a lovely vacation.

Visit These Real Life Star Wars Destinations

Visit These Real Life Star Wars Destinations

If you can’t wait for the final installment in the Star Wars saga, why not spend the next 8 months traveling to a galaxy far, far away? OK, so maybe you can’t actually travel to new galaxies, but you could go around our very own planet on a Star Wars tour to visit these real life Star Wars destinations and get yourself psyched for the new movie release. Visiting the filming locations gives you a unique and very intimate look into the Star Wars world, as well as a whole new appreciation for film-making and how beautiful and diverse our own world is. Let us be your Yoda and guide you to the best Star Wars filming destinations before The Rise of Skywalker hits theaters this December.

Underrated Destinations to Visit Instead of Tourist Traps

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There are so many fabulous destinations around the world, yet it seems as though the same locations keep popping up as being the “best places to visit.” Tourism doesn’t come without its cost though. The boom of tourism in these well-loved places is leading to dangerous overcrowding and sometimes even the destruction of worldwide sanctuaries and architectural monuments. If you’d prefer to enjoy your next vacation soaking up a quiet and serene locale instead of waiting in crowds of sweaty, obnoxious people, consider one of these underrated destinations instead of their famous counterparts.

Airplane Snacks: Then and Now

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In honor of National Pretzel Day yesterday, we’re chronicling the history of in-flight airplane snacks (since we all know that pretzels reign supreme when it comes to snacking while flying)! Believe it or not, snacks and meals on airlines actually began way back in the 1920s when jumbo-liners finally gained the space for kitchens and food storage. In an effort to provide the best in-flight experience, airlines clamored to offer the best onboard dining experiences. But with innovation comes iteration, and the snacks offered on flights have changed dramatically over the past 90 years. Take a look at all of the airline snack fads throughout the decades, from gourmet meals to trail mix and granola bars.