If you go to Thailand, you’re going to see lots of Buddha statues, but if there’s one that takes the cake it’s definitely the massive solid gold Buddha in Bangkok’s Wat Traimit. Note: it is not simply covered in gold—like the massive reclining Buddha at Wat Pho—the whole statue IS gold! And best of all, it has an equally outrageous … Read More
15 Gifts Every Traveler Wants
The holiday season is upon us again, and that means frantically searching for the perfect gift to check off everyone on your nice list. But what do you get for the traveler in your life? You know, the one that’s always jetting off and coming back with a rare tribal mask they picked up in some exotic corner of the globe. … Read More
7 Apps to Help You Save for Your Next Vacation
Looking for savvy strategies to save for your next vacation? There’s an app for that! Here’s some of our favorites that help save you serious cash. From monitoring your spending to saving money automatically, these apps will skyrocket your travel fund. Acorns (iOS, Android) This nifty app connects to your accounts, then rounds up all of your transactions, depositing the … Read More
What Star Trek Beyond Taught Us About Travel
We’re unabashed Trekkies. Both of us grew up watching the crew of the starship Enterprise, and perhaps in a tiny way, watching Star Trek instilled in us the sense of adventure that causes to “seek out new life and new civilizations.” OK, maybe just different cultures, and old civilizations. So when the latest movie Star Trek Beyond came out, we were there … Read More
7 Tips to Help You Never Over-Pack Again
You hear it over and over again, but packing light is truly one of the keys to a successful vacation. It means getting to your destination faster, not having to worry about losing your luggage on the flight, navigating public transportation easier, less sweat, less trouble. Here’s a few tips to help free yourself from the burden of an overpacked bag. … Read More
Perfect Drone for Travel: 4K Snap from Vantage Robotics
I’ve been interested in adding a drone to our kit to capture unique perspectives on our trips. But from working with them at my day job, I know drones can be expensive, tricky to operate, and, above all, large and bulky. While I often watch people’s amazing drone videos from around the world and wish I could get shots like that, … Read More