The holiday season is here and that means it is time for our annual holiday gift guide! This year we have gathered some of our favorite travel themed things that would be a great gift for the traveler in your…
2020 Gift Guide for Travelers
2020 has been anything but a normal year, and there is a lot of uncertainty about what 2021 is going to look like, especially for travelers. This gift guide will hopefully help you pick out something meaningful for any travelers…
Last Minute Stocking Stuffers for the Traveler
Are you still in need of some awesome stocking stuffers for the traveler in your life? We’ve put together a quick list of 10 awesome stocking stuffers that will be great for any traveler. 1.) Thread Wallets: These little elastic…
5 Tips for Tourists Riding the Tube/London Underground
There is really only one real option when it comes to getting around London as a tourist, and that is the London Underground, otherwise known as the Tube. You could rent a car, but then you would be driving in…
The Best Travel Apps for Washington, D.C.
I always try to let you know what apps we use when we are visited a particular area. Today I am showing some apps for Washington, D.C. that we used when we were there this spring. As always I encourage you…
Review: Mophie Powerstation XL External Battery
In this post I will review the Mophie Powerstation XL External Battery, it can be found here (affiliate link).
A Yellow Van Travels Traveler Gift Guide
Do you have an avid (or maybe not so avid) traveler in your life? Are you wondering what to get them for the next gift giving occasion? Well look no further. We have compiled our favorite travel items into one…
Rick Steves Audio Europe App Review
I am a big fan of using audio for learning experiences. As an instructional designer I understand the efficacy of this approach and as a tourist I appreciate its convenience. So when our friends, who were with us for part…
Four Apps for Traveling in Europe
Even though we did not have any cell service while we were in Europe and only had intermittent wifi access, I still relied heavily on mobile apps to help with our experience while were there. In this post I’ll talk…
Guide to Riding the Paris Metro
My first introduction to Paris was in the back of a shuttle van from the Orly airport to our hotel. And what I saw made me absolutely certain that I never wanted to drive a car in Paris. Fortunately for…