Tips

Articles that provide general travel tips, safety advice, packing suggestions, or budgeting tips.

Downtown Traverse City

Best Cheap Eats in Traverse City [2025] – A Local’s Guide

Eating out in Traverse City can get expensive fast, but you don’t have to totally blow your budget to enjoy good food around here. As a local, I’ve put together my go-to list of the best budget friendly spots where you can eat well without overspending. I’ve really enjoyed putting together this cheap eats series […]

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Carry-on luggage packed efficiently for light travel

How to Pack Carry-On Only: 10 Pro Tips for Packing Light

One question I often encounter is how I manage to travel carry-on only. From week-long getaways to backpacking adventures lasting four weeks or more, I’ve become quite proficient at packing light. Picture this: you’re standing at the airport, the excitement of a new trip ahead of you, and there it is – the dreaded check

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