Plan lots of last minute road trips like me? These are the hotels I’ve personally used, usually booked less than a few weeks out, clean and simple, and well priced! Safe travels! 🚘

So, you're going to Las Vegas. Maybe for Halloween? Well, here's your guide to all things spooky in Sin City. This is an interactive map guide, so you're able to see exactly where everything is, and if it's worth squeezing it in on your trip! From coffee stops to dive bars to local shopping, this guide has a little bit of everything! Halloween/fall events are listed and current as of October 2024. For other Las Vegas guides, visit my page or visit the guides linked at the bottom of this post! Combine this guide with one of my free Las Vegas "staples" guides for the ultimate experience! Still have questions? Feel free to reach out through any of my social media contacts. I'm always happy to discuss more ideas and help out visitors! @alexdeanmedia across all platforms.

So you're going to Oktoberfest? Prost! Let's go! I've been to Oktoberfest in Munich twice now, and heck, I'd go back every single year if I could! Here's your ultimate Oktoberfest guide with everything I've learned as an American visiting Munich during Wiesn. Wait, Wiesn? If you don't know, this is your sign to stick around...

So you've booked with EF Ultimate Break on their Oktoberfest in Germany trip, now what? Now, you... GET EXCITED!!! Congrats on booking! Having been on this trip myself, I know exactly how amazing it is! I'm here to share with you all of my tips from doing this trip with EF Ultimate Break. Haven't booked with EFUB yet and just here for more information? You came to the right place! As an ambassador for EF Ultimate Break, you can book with my link, and save extra on any first trip! My link is in this guide below! If you're deciding between all of the Oktoberfest options, I've since also done the Oktoberfest version of the Germany, Italy, Switzerland trip! The guide for that trip is linked at the end of this guide, and it's extremely detailed!

So you want to book with EF Ultimate Break on their Istanbul City Experience tour, now what? Now, you... GET EXCITED!!! Congrats on your next booking! Having been on this trip myself, I know exactly how amazing it is! I'm here to share with you all of my tips from doing this trip with EF Ultimate Break (my 7th trip with them!) Still looking into this new trip and just here for more information? You've come to the right place! As an ambassador for EF Ultimate Break, you can book with my link and save extra on any first trip! So, even if you decide this isn't the trip for you, you can still save some money! My link is at the end of this guide below. Just here for Istanbul recommendations? That's okay too! If you're visiting on your own and just looking for some ideas, I have plenty listed to browse through. Feel free to reach out to me anytime if you need further recommendations such as where I'd stay once I return!

So you've booked with EF Ultimate Break on their Germany, Italy, and Switzerland tour, now what? Now, you... GET EXCITED!!! Congrats on booking! Having been on this trip myself, I know exactly how amazing it is! I'm here to share with you all of my tips from doing this trip with EF Ultimate Break. In fact, I liked this trip so much that it's currently tied for my all time FAVORITE trip with them. Haven't booked with EFUB yet and just here for more information? You came to the right place! As an ambassador for EF Ultimate Break, you can book with my link and save extra on any first trip! My link is at the end of this guide below!

Las Vegas is so much more than the gambling and glamour on the Strip. I've shared my favorite Las Vegas spots across my other guides and socials, but let's get started with some of the best day trips and weekenders from Sin City. This loop in particular can be done as a long day trip or as a more casual weekender. This loop begins with the Extraterrestrial Highway, runs through a small town called Tonopah, Nevada, and circles back via the Art Highway.

Every brewery in the Las Vegas Valley -- including Henderson and Boulder City. This will not be including craft beer bars or tap rooms, unless they also brew their own beer (offsite/onsite both included). All locations listed! This is intended to be a comprehensive list, so if I'm missing any updates, please reach out! Contact information at the end of this guide.

So you love coffee? Me too! Stay caffeinated with me from Las Vegas to Henderson to Boulder City, and everywhere in between. Note that you will not find many of these shops on the Strip (Las Vegas Blvd). There is actually an absurd lack of local coffee on the Strip despite it being a "24 hour city." There are only two local coffee spots that are available on the strip. Be sure to check out my other Las Vegas guides for more advice, maps, and itineraries. *This list is not comprehensive, just my personal favorites!

Check out my individual guides for each EF Ultimate Break trip and location I’ve visited! Guides include free time suggestions, packing suggestions, some frequently asked questions I’ve had, and accommodations used on my trip dates. Discount link available at the end of this list, as well as listed in each guide. Using my referral link will save you $100 off any first trip of your choice with EF Ultimate Break. Where are you going first?!

Here you can find all of my best weekender itineraries! These guides are designed for the limited-on-pto weekend warriors out there in the world. If you're working full time, and just want a quick and PACKED weekend itinerary, these are the guides for you!

So you've booked with EF Ultimate Break on their Belize (and Guatemala) trip, now what? Now, you... GET EXCITED!!! Congrats on booking! Having been on this trip myself, I know exactly how amazing it is! I'm here to share with you all of my tips from doing this trip with EF Ultimate Break. Haven't booked with EFUB yet and just here for more information? You came to the right place! As an ambassador for EF Ultimate Break, you can book with my link, and save extra on any first trip! My link is in this guide below!

So you've booked with EF Ultimate Break on their Denmark, Sweden, and Norway, now what? Now, you... GET EXCITED!!! Congrats on booking! Having been on this trip myself, I know exactly how amazing it is! I'm here to share with you all of my tips from doing this trip with EF Ultimate Break. In fact, I liked this trip so much, I'm doing it AGAIN! I'll be joining EF Ultimate Break for this Scandinavia trip again in May 2024. Upon returning, I'll be back with an update! Haven't booked with EFUB yet and just here for more information? You came to the right place! As an ambassador for EF Ultimate Break, you can book with my link, and save extra on any first trip! My link is in this guide below.

So you've booked with EF Ultimate Break on their Grand Tour of Ireland trip, now what? Now, you... GET EXCITED!!! Congrats on booking! Having been on this trip myself, I know exactly how amazing it is! I'm here to share with you all of my tips from doing this trip with EF Ultimate Break. Haven't booked with EFUB yet and just here for more information? You came to the right place! As an ambassador for EF Ultimate Break, you can book with my link, and save extra on any first trip! My link is in this guide below!

San Diego is absolutely massive, with so many options! So, how in the world can you choose?! Well, I hope this list will help you narrow down your desired list of things to do! If you love getting outside, balancing that out with some delicious food and some good drinks, this will be the list for you! San Diego has shown me some awesome new faves to match some of the classic choices, and I'll definitely be heading back for more soon! In this guide, you'll find a few different categories, with many suggestions in each, but you can choose easy knowing that these have all been deemed as some great tried and true options: • Outdoors • Things to do • Coffee stops • Bars and brews • Casual foodie guide • Affordable stay options

So, you're ready to go to Miami but have under a weekend to do it? This is the itinerary for you! Welcome to my Weekender Series, meant for the limited-on-pto weekend warriors of the world. With our schedules on this particular week, we visited for a Thursday to Saturday trip, leaving Thursday afternoon and returning Saturday evening. This could work similarly for any weekend you have, and if you're at all closer to Florida, you'd likely end up with even more time! This itinerary is broken down by a few hours at a time, giving you an example of a very full day and a half! Included are places I recommend personally and substitutions for ones that I don't necessarily feel lived up to the hype. Some highlights include: • Best of Little Havana • Where to stay • Art in Miami • South Beach stops • Casual foodie options Additionally, you'll find a final list of "extra" suggestions: things I didn't have time for, but would definitely like to squeeze in to my next visit!

So you've booked with EF Ultimate Break on their Bali: Tropical Escape, now what? Now, you... GET EXCITED!!! Congrats on booking! Having been on this trip myself, I know exactly how amazing it is! I'm here to share with you all of my tips from doing this trip with EF Ultimate Break. Haven't booked with EFUB yet and just here for more information? You came to the right place! As an ambassador for EF Ultimate Break, you can book with my link, and save extra on any first trip! My link is in this guide below!

Want a unique Las Vegas experience outside of the typical drinking and gambling? This is the guide for you! It may be underrated, but Vegas is an outdoor lovers paradise! From hiking to hot springs to 4x4 adventures, there’s a huge variety of activities to choose from! Did you know you can even snowboard in Las Vegas during the winter? In this guide, I’ve included some of the best hikes in the Las Vegas area with options for every season and abilities, along with various outdoor activities to enjoy! What you'll get: • 10 suggested hikes with details (and AllTrails links) • 9 non-hiking outdoor activities • 6 potential day trips • Tips on each location • Recommended stays (off strip) • Interactive map • & more!

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I had a dream last night we... drove out to see Las Vegassss! So, you're going to Las Vegas. Maybe for When We Were Young Festival? Well, here's your guide to all things emo and punk in Sin City. At the end of this guide, you can see the closest stays in proximity to this year's WWWY fest location: which ones I would recommend and which ones I definitely would not, from the perspective of a Vegas local. This is an interactive map guide, so you're able to see exactly where everything is, and if it's worth squeezing it in on your trip! From coffee stops to dive bars to local shopping, this guide has a little bit of everything! For other Las Vegas guides, visit my page or visit the guides linked at the bottom of this post! Combine this guide with one of my free Las Vegas "staples" guides for the ultimate experience! Still have questions? Feel free to reach out through any of my social media contacts. I'm always happy to discuss more ideas and help out visitors! @alexdeanmedia across all platforms.

So, you're going to the Canadian Rockies? After living in Montana for many years, I knew and expected the terrain to be quite similar. I was in for quite the surprise when this area of Canada turned out to be one of the most beautiful places I've EVER visited. Below you'll find my favorite stops (separated by location) that we found along the way from Edmonton to Calgary (and a few stops over in BC!), along with tips on the area and an interactive map. I've included the hotels used personally, as well as some additional top rated stays at several price points. I've also included some stops that we didn't make it to this first time around, but we will definitely be heading back for them! Quick Disclaimer: Respect nature and wildlife. Wildlife is WILD and nature is natural. Treat them as such. Leave no trace when outdoors, and respect wildlife by giving them space. Locations included: 🏔️ Edmonton 🏔️ Jasper National Park 🏔️ Banff National Park 🏔️ Banff, Alberta (town) 🏔️ Lake Louise (town) 🏔️ Canmore, Alberta 🏔️ Calgary, Alberta I've added quite a few hotel options, as they all book up extremely quickly and are not cheap. I did highlight the ones we stayed at as well as provided descriptions of those! Pssst. Above is the exact route we drove also! We drove up from Montana, but flying in to Edmonton and renting a car or RV to drive this itinerary down through to Calgary is an awesome option. If you wish to continue this trip further like we did, drive down to Yoho and Kootenay National Parks in BC and Glacier National Park in Montana from Calgary! I have a separate guide for Glacier, but highly recommend if you have the time! I have listed a variety of different things from nature and hiking to food and craft beer to a few select "other" options (that don't involve hiking). However, this guide primarily focuses on the true beauty of nature in Canada. You won't run out of options! We found the Parks in Canada to be extremely accessible, dog friendly, and overall pretty clean. The red Adirondack chairs were the coolest thing, and I'm not going to explain that... You'll see what I mean.