Author Archives: The Hipmunk
5 Fictional Destinations You can Actually Visit
As an avid reader, I would love to check out every one of these sites. They look amazing! This post was posted by The Hipmunk on Hipmunk’s Tailwind blog on November 11, 2015. There’s something magical about seeing the real life setting of a beloved fictional world. These destinations draw travelers to places they might … Continue reading
Pin ItGreat Foods to Eat When Visiting Chicago That Aren’t Pizza
We only discovered Chicago recently, even though it’s just about six hours from our home. This was the place we experienced the phenomenon that is deep-dish pizza for the first time and it’s amazing! On our next visit, we will to try some of these options as well! This post was posted by The Hipmunk … Continue reading
Pin ItHow to Keep Clothes Clean While Traveling Abroad
We didn’t even think about trying to do laundry when we were in France recently; we just planned to take enough clothes to make it through the time we would be there. So these tips would have actually come in handy. This post was posted by The Hipmunk on Hipmunk’s Tailwind blog on October 10, … Continue reading
Pin ItIt’s Not Too Late to Book Your Holiday Flight
We normally stay home during the holiday season but that’s because we are fortunate that our family all live nearby. Here’s some tips for those of you that have to travel during this time. This post was posted by The Hipmunk on Hipmunk’s Tailwind blog on October 20, 2015. If you want to fly this … Continue reading
Food on the Fly: Successful Self-Catering
When we were in Paris, we walked across the street from our very swanky hotel to the grocery store in the basement of a shopping center, bought sandwiches, chips, and fruit, then brought it all back to our room and had a bed picnic. Much cheaper than any restaurant meal – and more fun! Here’s … Continue reading
The Four Best Day Trips For Fall Visitors To Seattle
We love Seattle and have been there several times so, unsurprisingly, we have actually done a couple of these trips. But check them out for the next time you are there. This post was posted by The Hipmunk on Hipmunk’s Tailwind blog on September 23. For visitors to the Pacific Northwest this fall, there is … Continue reading
A definitive guide to outlets around the world and how to use adapters without frying your electronics
I’m ashamed to tell you that we actually fried our little travel fan in Ireland because we used the wrong adapter! Here’s an article that may help. This post was posted by The Hipmunk on Hipmunk’s Tailwind blog on September 10. These days, most of us want to travel with our electrical gadgets, whether that … Continue reading
Pin ItCelebrate National Bourbon Heritage Month With This Three-Day Kentucky Bourbon Tour
Although we actually live in Lexington, Kentucky, I’m embarrassed to say that we haven’t visited any of these distilleries. That needs to change immediately. This post was posted by The Hipmunk on Hipmunk’s Tailwind blog on September 18. In 2007, Congress declared September to be America’s National Bourbon Heritage Month—so it’s time to get sipping. The … Continue reading
Pin ItFrom Nice to Naughty: When Good Travelers Go Bad
We have been fortunate to never witness really bad behavior when traveling (although we have been sorely tempted to display some of our own when exhausted) although we have seen plenty of very rude people. But these statistics may open your eyes to what is happening out there! This post was posted by The Hipmunk … Continue reading
Pin ItThe Best Scenic Runs for Tourists in New York City
We are not runners but we always love to hear about scenic tours so we may try walking this one the next time we are in New York City! This post was posted by The Hipmunk on Hipmunk’s Tailwind blog on September 5. Heading to the Big Apple? Sure, there are the must-see for any … Continue reading
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