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Our Top 15 Favorite Travel Quotes

September 26, 2016October 6, 2016pedisnpassports

Brooke and I are often searching for inspirational travel quotes. We love them. We find great ones online and send them to each other. We discuss their meanings. While there are hundreds of beautiful and profound travel quotes that have been written by great philosophers and travel gurus, we’ve narrowed down our favorite to the list below of our “Top 15” (We originally wanted our list to be a “Top Ten” but just couldn’t agree which ones to eliminate) Hope you enjoy them and reflect on their meanings in your own life. And although this didn’t make our list–Keep Calm and Travel!

Eating Our Way Through New York–Our Top Five Must Haves On Every Trip To The Big Apple

September 25, 2016October 6, 2016pedisnpassports

So we admit it. We are a bit biased when it comes to food from New York. I cannot recall a time that Brooke and I have visited New York, where these five NY Food Groups have not been a culinary requirement : New York Pizza, New York Cheese Steak, New York Family-Owned Restaurant Italian Food, New York Desserts, and of course New York Bagels. And we are happy to say, all have amazing gluten free options! While we enjoy a plethora of other iconic treats from NY, here are our top five must haves on every trip when we return to the Big Apple:

The Top Three Ways I Save Money Flying and Find the Cheapest Flights

September 21, 2016September 21, 2016pedisnpassports

There are so many search engines out there today, it is overwhelming to search for the cheapest flights. And as we all know, the more flexible you are with your travel dates, the more fare options you have, so for someone with a flexible schedule, spending endless hours searching for great flights may be appealing. However, being an elementary school teacher, I am locked into fixed dates, so I’ve got to utilize other resources to find reasonable fares–especially if my family of five is traveling. Furthermore, I truly abhor spending hours searching online for the cheapest flights, so here are the three most efficient, time saving, money saving ways I fly:

Easy Ways To Save Money For Travel

September 17, 2016September 18, 2016pedisnpassports

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Starting right now, for one month, track every dollar you spend on discretionary items. Leave nothing out–every single triple venti iced, sugar-free, vanilla latte with soy milk, every spontaneous shopping spree, every midday snack from the vending machine or drive-thru, all of your other indulgences such as drinking, smoking, movies–jot it down to the penny. After the month is up, come back to this blog and continue reading.

Three Profound Life Lessons From a Mother-Daughter Travel Blogging Team

September 12, 2016October 6, 2016pedisnpassports

Written by: “Kristen and Brooke Abroad”

My teen daughter and I have always shared a wanderlust heart, so we recently decided to start blogging about our experiences. Over the course of this year, through our reflections, we have learned three greatly profound life lessons that we would have never realized if we didn’t share our passion for travel.

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1. Don’t Put off ‘Til Tomorrow A Plane You Can Catch Today

I cannot tell you how many people, including family members thought, (and probably still think) I am verging on utter insanity. Comments such as “When are you going to get this travel thing out of your system?” or “Why aren’t you using your travel savings for upcoming college bills?” have been verbalized hundreds of times since our blog began. While these questions have made me ponder my sanity for a minute or two, they have honestly given vivid clarity to my beliefs: Life is short; the world is a gift. I will never be one of those people who wait until they are retired to travel, for we all know, well too much, how those stories end. As Brooke so eloquently stated, “Always eat your ice cream before it melts.”

The Best Mexican Excursion-Ziplining, Snorkeling in the Cenotes and ATV Rides Through The Jungle

September 11, 2016October 6, 2016pedisnpassports

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Having visited Cancun several times in the past, we decided it was time to venture away from the resort and go on an adventurous excursion. We had previously visited ruins and swam with dolphins in Cozumel, so we decided to try something different. We signed up for a three-in-one excursion with Aventuras Mayas: ATV rides through the jungle, ziplining and snorkeling in the Cenotes. We were a bit hesitant about sacrificing a day away from our beautiful resort and actually considered cancelling this trip. Without question, we are so grateful we did not.

Brooke’s Helpful Hints for Traveling With A Gluten Allergy or Intolerance

September 9, 2016October 6, 2016pedisnpassports

fruits1 Last spring I ended up in Emergency Room three times in a week with the worst stomach ache I’ve ever had in my entire life. My parents thought it had to be my appendix or gall bladder. After numerous tests, the doctors could find nothing wrong and sent me home with painkillers. A week later, the pain was so unbearable and I began vomiting blood (sorry if tmi) and this time I was admitted into the hospital for four nights. After extensive testing, and thousands of dollars in medical bills (sorry Mom and Dad), it turned out that I have a gluten allergy. Read more →

Top Five Things To Do To Kill Time During A Long Layover Between Flights at the Airport

September 7, 2016September 10, 2016pedisnpassports

When Brooke and I travel, we often have long layovers. Whether using mileage or paying for airfare, it is much more cost effective to book non-direct flights. Rather than view this down time as torturous monotony, we have created a list of things to do during this expanse of free time. Layovers honestly don’t have to mean endless hours of sitting on uncomfortable benches or staring at the clock waiting for your adventure to begin. Brooke and I have in fact, actually changed our mindsets and view a layover as a fun and memorable part of each journey. So what do we do during our long layovers? Read more →

A Magical Village in Italy…Cinque Terre

September 3, 2016October 7, 2016pedisnpassports

We visited Cinque Terre in July, and although it was sweltering hot, it was one of the most amazing experiences of our lives. We’ve never been to a place more beautiful. There are truly no words to explain the feeling in your heart when you are here, but we will give it our best try. Read more →

Tips for Planning for International Travel

September 3, 2016September 9, 2016pedisnpassports

People are often asking me when and how I typically start planning for an international trip, so I’ve decided to write a general timeline to help travelers with this often overwhelming task. I hope this alleviates some of the burden and stress for when you are ready to plan that dream international trip! For more specific details, contact me. Read more →