Some places grab you the moment you arrive—and Italy is definitely one of them. It’s not just the history, food, or stunning views; it’s something you feel. Imagine sitting in a cozy little wine bar in Florence, walking along quiet canals in Venice at night, or having a meal in Rome that tantalizes your tastebuds…
Packing light might feel like an impossible task, especially when we’re trying to prepare for every what-if scenario. But traveling with less doesn’t mean sacrificing comfort or style. In fact, embracing minimalist packing can make trips more enjoyable by reducing stress, saving time, and giving us the freedom to focus on the journey itself. Remember,…
Slovenia is all the hotness right now. This tiny Balkan country made National Geographic’s Best of The World 2023, was named European Region of Gastronomy 2021, and its capital hit the number one spot for 2022 Best European Destination. And as the first country to be declared a “green destination” and the only one with…
2022 was our 10th year on honeymoon, Buddy the Camper’s 5th year in the family, and the year we reached the 70th country on our 7-continent journey. Hitting a decade of nomadic living, we felt a deep sense of gratitude. Back in 2012 we started traveling to celebrate our marriage, but as the years have…
How to get started housesitting Over our past decade on the road, housesitting has become an essential component in our travel lives, one in which we truly immerse ourselves in a region and live like a local—for less than $20 a day. Staying in someone’s home for a couple of weeks or months not only…
Ultimate Journeys for Two: Extraordinary Destinations on Every Continent Written by the world’s longest honeymooners, this best-selling couples travel guide reveals hidden-gem destinations and insider tips for unforgettable couples travel. Authors Mike & Anne Howard offer tested-and-approved recommendations, bringing culture, adventure, and romance to any pair–no matter their age or budget. Chapters are organized by…
Uniquely blending the crypto, art, and fashion worlds, our friends at Wearable NFT Art invited us to collaborate with their resident artist to interpret the HoneyTrek story into three unique pieces of digital art, with a matching product line. We brainstormed, sketched, and dreamt up these artworks with the ever-talented artist Santi Soulas and feel…
Beautiful beaches come in all shapes and sizes. Find the one that suits your style with this round-up from our National Geographic book, Ultimate Journeys for Two. In each chapter, we created a top 10 list inspired by that section’s destination style (mountains, jungles, deserts, etc). For the Beaches & Islands chapter, we scoured the…
You don’t have to be Prince Harry on honeymoon to afford unforgettable glamping destinations. To research our new book, Comfortably Wild, we spent three years, traveling 73,000 miles across 9 countries in search of the best glamping destinations in North America. Even after staying at Relais & Châteaux treehouses and Forbes Five-Star Ranches, some of…
In order to make a surprise holiday visit to our family, we attempted a bold travel maneuver—even by HoneyTrek standards. We would leave Vermont in the afternoon, drive five hours to make our family tree-trimming celebration in Pennsylvania, then wake up at 3am to hop a flight to visit the other half of our family…
You know when you’re booking a flight or hotel online and there’s that section to add trip insurance? You may scroll past it thinking “I’ll get it later” or, “Nah, I don’t need it.” First off, your vacation time and safety are too precious to leave to chance. Secondly, the travel insurance offered at checkout…