Travel
All about our travels: from Travel Hacking, trip reviews, and general travel tips.
-
12 Hour Lisbon Layover? Head to Sintra Portugal: An Itinerary
For our Spain trip, we booked a flight with a 12 hour layover in Lisbon, Portugal. Most people cringe at the thought of a layover because that may mean sitting in the airport twiddling your thumbs as you wait for your next flight. We love long layovers if they are tactical enough that you can visit two (or more) destinations in one trip. Trip map courtesy of Wanderlog, a trip planner app Planning a 12 Hour Lisbon Layover: An Itinerary to Sintra Portugal For this trip, we flew TAP Portugal. Booked using 50,000 Merrill Points & $200-ish in cash. We picked the option that allowed us to land at around…
-
Schengen Visa Application for Philippine Passport (for Free)
Marrying a European meant that we do have to go to Europe every now and again to visit family or just go sightseeing. The problem with that is, I need to get a Schengen visa since I have a Philippine passport. Not to worry, did you know you can get a free Schengen visa application with a Philippine passport? There is a catch though – you’ll have to prove that your family member is a European citizen. The process is almost the same as a Schengen visa, but is easier because of the EU’s right to free movement, and of course, free and faster. Since there are not much articles…
-
5 Day Itinerary to the Philippines
Have you ever been interested in planning a trip to the Philippines, but have no idea where to even begin when it comes to mapping out an itinerary? Because the Philippines has so much to offer, you might feel the urge to squeeze in as many destinations as possible into your trip, but after you read this post, you will have a better idea on where to go and what to do for a 5-day trip. This beautiful Southeast Asian country consists of over 7,000 islands, so your best bet is to pick and choose the ideal spots for what you’re looking to gain from your travels. Certain islands cater…
-
5 Best Road Trips from New York City
Can’t take the go-go nature of New York City for another second? It’s time you got out of town with your friends. Fortunately, NYC is optimally positioned for a number of excellent road trips – in this article, we’ll break down five trips that will recharge your batteries by the time they are over. You can also check our road trip essentials on a separate post. Philadelphia, PA Situated only 97 miles from downtown New York City, The City of Brotherly Love is a natural destination for urban-minded New Yorkers looking to take in a place with a decidedly different but unique feel. Get a rental car, insure it through…
-
Planning a Theme Park Themed Trip to Southern California
While roller coasters and other high-intensity thrill rides aren’t for everyone, most families will find themselves planning a trip to a theme park at one point or another. The rides, characters, parades, and food are just too much of a temptation to pass up. However, why stop at just one theme park? If the schedule and budget allow, families may want to consider planning a theme park themed trip for their next vacation where they visit several parks over the course of a week or so. If this sounds like a good idea, look no further than Southern California as your destination, where there is no shortage of theme parks…
