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7 Van Essentials: What to Know Before Your First Van Trip

December 29, 2025 by DaveLeave a Comment

Road trips are the ultimate freedom in lifestyle; when I go on a road trip, I have a rough idea of my geographical coverage, but I leave the trip mostly unscripted and unplanned letting the journey unfold as circumstances dictate. Some of my favorite road trips are to California's Eastern Sierra Nevada mountains, winding my way south into the desert, especially Death Valley and the Mojave. The silence, the stillness and the remoteness of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Other · Tagged: California, Death Valley, Desert, Drinking, Journey, Lifestyle, Nevada, Road Trip, Sand, Sierra Nevada

Playing Sweepstakes Casinos on the Go: Fun for Travelers

December 24, 2025 by DaveLeave a Comment

Across the Miles: Sweepstakes Fun That Travels Travel can flip a schedule during long drives, airport layovers, or last-minute changes. For military spouses and frequent travelers, small routines can help a new place feel familiar. Sweepstakes casino games fit into those gaps because they are designed for casual play on a phone or tablet. In Short: A simple setup and a few boundaries can keep on-the-go play relaxing rather than distracting. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Other · Tagged: Airport, Casino, Wildlife

Soft2Bet: Uri Poliavich’s Visionary Journey Through Gaming and Global Travel

October 3, 2025 by DaveLeave a Comment

Soft2Bet has rapidly grown into one of the most dynamic iGaming platforms in Europe, standing at the crossroads of technology, entertainment, and global expansion. Behind this company is Uri Poliavich, a forward-thinking founder whose leadership style borrows inspiration not only from technology but also from the spirit of travel and exploration. Just as a great journey requires maps, tools, and courage to reach new horizons, Soft2Bet’s rise has … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Other · Tagged: Culture, Europe, Journey, Malta, Markets, Sweden, Technology

Best Tips for Better Travel

May 28, 2025 by Kristina RiginaLeave a Comment

Whether you’re backpacking through Patagonia, hiding from the rain in a Kyoto capsule hotel, or camping for days on end without any human contact — travel is amazing. Still, it can quickly spiral into a complete mess. That’s why you should plan every trip ahead: no spreadsheets or pages-long schedules, just a few smart habits that will save you from stress or overspending. Ditch the Checked Baggage It’s expensive, heavy, and a potential … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Other · Tagged: Airport, Backpacking, Bus Travel, Casino, Passport

A Digital Nomad’s Best Companion: Staying Connected with eSIM Technology

March 8, 2025 by DaveLeave a Comment

It has been remarkable to witness the dramatic advances in communication technology over the several decades I have been traveling. Before cell phones, I remember visiting my local AAA branch in California and requesting maps for my various destinations. I always went home with more maps than I needed including for destinations that were on my bucket list to visit. The maps were detailed and useful, but all time consuming to use - and especially … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Other · Tagged: California, Internet, Lifestyle, Technology

Enhancing your travel experience with online casino entertainment

February 20, 2025 by Max GilsonLeave a Comment

There’s no doubt that travel is one of the coolest things to do and a great way to experience more of the world. Whether you jet off to exotic destinations overseas or simply explore your own country, it never fails to deliver. One thing that all travelers need to have in their back pocket is a way to make the whole experience even more awesome. This is especially true for those periods of downtime every trip includes – be it waiting at … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Other · Tagged: Airport, Bus Travel, Casino, Culture, Greece, Internet, Mountain Climbing, Rainforest, Thailand, Trekking

How to Prepare for Your First Vacation Together

September 15, 2024 by RVTravelUpsLeave a Comment

Traveling is a passion many people share, and what better person to share it with, then with your partner. Traveling with your partner for the first time is exciting. To some couples however, it might feel like a make or break. You might work really great as a couple during your day to day life, but how will it be away from home, when all you have is each other? We faced this question the first time we went on a trip and have since met … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Other · Tagged: Art, Beach, Drinking, Food and Wine, Hiking, Malta, Museum, Photography, Romania, Romantic

Hiking Acatenango | Tales from the Top of a Volcano

August 25, 2024 by Isabella ParkinLeave a Comment

Fuego Volcano erupting taken from the Acatenango Volcano base camp

Isabella talks about the four crucial pieces of advice she’d give to any traveler about to do the Acatenango Volcano Hike, based on her own experiences of hiking Acatenango Volcano this year in January. Climbing Acatenango Volcano is a rite of passage for just about anybody traveling through Guatemala. I had heard of it before we went to Guatemala and I knew I wanted to do it, but I didn’t realize quite how popular it would be; it was the talk … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Other · Tagged: Coffee, England, Food and Wine, Hiking, Mountain Climbing, Peru, Sand, Trekking, Volcano, Walking tour, Wildlife

Why it is Important to Have Travel Insurance

August 20, 2024 by DaveLeave a Comment

My first trip outside of the U.S. was with family to western Canada. Inspired by the summertime scenery in the gorgeous rocky mountains including moraine lakes, glaciers, snow covered tips of mountains and wildlife, upon returning home I began to dream of more overseas travels. My next trip was to Costa Rica as part of a college sponsored trip; I remember this was the first time I swam in an ocean with warm water. And the wildlife in Monteverde … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Other · Tagged: Canada, Costa Rica, Culture, Europe, Everest, Food and Wine, Nepal, Rocky Mountains, Travel Insurance, Trekking, Tsunami, Walking tour, Wildlife

Is it Safe to Travel Alone in Central America?

August 5, 2024 by Isabella Parkin1 Comment

Kayaking on Lake Nicaragua

Sometimes I feel like a broken record talking about my recent backpacking trip in Central America and South America, because I’ve written so much about it on my own blog. But here I am on a brand new website, with a brand new audience, and I guess I’d better start from the beginning. I had this grand plan to spend a year backpacking from Mexico City to Santiago de Chile, completely by bus, boat, train, car; anything except from flying. This … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Other · Tagged: Africa, Airport, America, Backpacking, Belgium, Bus Travel, Caribbean, Central America, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, El Salvador, England, Europe, Honduras, Houston, Mexico, New York City, Nicaragua, Panama City

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