Travel Guides

August 25, 2019

Packing Tips to Make Your Suitcase Lighter

In the early 2000s oil prices skyrocketed and airlines began telling us a bullshit story about how bags are heavy and impede fuel efficiency. For about […]
August 25, 2019

Lucca Day Trip From Florence

Lucca is the quintessential idea that we all have when we conjure up a thought of an Italian city with Medieval remnants. Just 1.5 hours outside […]
August 22, 2019

Where to Find the Best Gelato in Florence, Italy

Back in the 16th century Bernardo Buontalenti, a native of Florence, delighted the court of Caterina Dei Medici with the best creation the world has ever […]
August 21, 2019

Best Ways to Experience a New City

Visiting a new destination can be intimidating. It’s foreign. It’s unfamiliar. Depending on the size, one can also feel an immense amount of pressure while simultaneously […]
August 20, 2019

Why You Should Travel Solo at Least Once in Your Life

Solo Travel is one of the most rewarding, eye-opening experiences that one can have in life. Even if you’re in a relationship or have kids, you […]
August 19, 2019

How to Visit London on a Budget

London is notoriously expensive, yet it is one of the most visited cities in the world. Tourists flock to London in droves and in 2018 alone, […]
August 18, 2019

Michael’s First Book, Gallivanting the Globe, Is Almost Complete!

Last year I completed what I thought would be my first book? The HoneySun. It offered detailed anecdotes of my travels with Alex and implored couples […]
August 17, 2019

6 Small Town Destinations for a Romantic Getaway in Fall and Winter 2019

As tourism to major destinations around the world continues to increase, travelers are searching for small town destinations that are off the beaten path. As capital […]
August 16, 2019

Best Adventure Travel Destinations for Couples 2019

This year we have seen a massive rise in couples travel and similarly in adventure travel. Couples are seeking out destinations where they can do more […]
August 15, 2019

Travel While You’re Young: Why You Shouldn’t Wait Until Retirement to Travel

Travel for many is viewed as a luxury. Most tend to reserve travel for celebratory moments: honeymoon, anniversaries, promotions, or the classic annual family vacation. As […]
November 4, 2016

How To Plan A Weekend Trip To Bratislava

Planning a trip to Bratislava was one of the most spontaneous, easy, things we did on our last trip to Europe. The small capital of Slovakia […]
October 31, 2016

5 Things To See in Bratislava

Bratislava has a bit of an ambiguity about it.  Most people hear the name Bratislava and think of the movie Euro Trip.  Others (who have had […]
September 22, 2016

3 Things You Have to See On The Komodo Islands

The Komodo islands are an archipelago located in Indonesia. Not only had I never heard of these islands before my recent visit in August, but I […]
August 29, 2016

The Ultimate Girls Getaway Guide to Bali

Traveling with your significant other is truly something special. Every now and again, however, it is so much fun to just grab your best friend and […]
August 3, 2016

The Ultimate California Road Trip

Those of us who live in California are incredibly blessed to be able to snowboard, surf, and skydive all in a 24-hour period if we choose […]
July 22, 2016

How to Plan a Weekend Trip to Big Sur

Waking up at 3AM to drive 5 hours up the coast might sound like a nightmare to some, but for us the short trip to is well worth […]
July 12, 2016

The Ultimate Carry-on Packing List

For long haul flights, having the right carry on goodies is absolutely essential. We have received a lot of questions about what we bring in our […]
June 22, 2016

The Couple’s Travel Guide to Singapore 

Not a bad view for happy hour 🍺 #couplescoordinates #singapore A photo posted by ✈️ Couple’s Coordinates (@michael_j_gallagher) on Nov 29, 2015 at 6:13am PST Singapore […]