I am a professional freelancer and blogger living in Logan, UT. I love to travel, though, and see the world. My favorite things are playing with my husband, Josh, and our son, Gavin, as well as reading and being in the outdoors.
+ more bio informationBeach house rentals can be great ways to save money if you plan to stay awhile. However, it is important to note that beach house rentals will likely cost more than rentals a little further from the beach.One of the best things you can do when looking for beach house rentals is to head to a lesser-known beach. Look for beach ... More..
There is no sure fire way to avoid a tax audit. However, there are some things you can do to avoid being flagged for a tax audit:1. Keep your tax return neat and clean. It's best if you can fill out your tax return using a computer program, but if you do fill it out by hand, make sure that you write clearly and neatly. Print ... More..
There are plenty of advantages to having credit cards available when you travel. They offer theft protection that you can't get from cash, and they are easier to use than traveler's cheques (which can be a pain to have exchanged into the local currency). Credit cards normally provide instant transaction changes, so knowing th... More..
While there is no way to definitively "prove" the existence of God (if so, what is the point of "faith"?), there is an interesting alternative: deciding whether or not to believe in God. It is called Pascal's Wager.In this exercise of decision theory, the French philosopher Blaise Pascal comes to the conclusion that it makes ... More..
When you are staying in a youth hostel (those mainstays of European travel), it is important to keep a few items in mind when staying in a youth hostel. Here are a few tips for staying in a youth hostel:*Realize that staying in youth hostels is a relatively communal experience. You will likely be sharing a room (the more to a... More..
If you are looking for a relaxing vacation away from the crowds, the Catskill mountains is the place to go. Just a half an hour from the state capital of New York, Albany, and only a couple of hours from New York City, the Catskills offer serenity, with plenty of city action nearby.Vacationing in the Catskills can be a year r... More..
One of the biggest airline travel mistakes you can make right now falls into the category of knowing what is "banned" and what is not as carry items on U.S. flights. Before you take to the "friendly skies," make sure you pay a visit to the Transportation Security Agency Web site and check the list of banned substances. If you... More..
If you are looking to stay in the hear of Vienna, you can't stay in any place better than the Hotel Sacher. Vienna is called "Europe's Main Street," and the Hotel Sacher is right there, a vital part of mainstreet. Vienna's Hotel Sacher is a 5 star luxury hotel, built in the style of the Hapsburg monarchy. Its rich history ble... More..
One of the most interesting choices for cheap hotels in Europe involve convent hotels. Convent hotels are hotels that are considered guest houses. These guest houses are operated by convents, and cost somewhere between $30 and $70 per night, depending on location and amenities offered.Many convent hotels, however, are very si... More..
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