Travel Planning - The DeBode Way

The Golden Gate Bridge over San Francisco Bay

Appreciating the Uniqueness of San Francisco, in a Hurry

JasonUpdated on April 30, 2025May 7, 2025

Are you headed to San Francisco but only have an afternoon to explore? Here are some ways to hit the highlights without wasting time standing in line.

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Traveling Soon? Make sure you have your REAL ID!

TashaUpdated on April 1, 2025April 2, 2025

Travel paperwork is a bit intense this year. While you’re checking your passport and visas, we have one more item to check off your list – REAL ID!

Not so basic economy - we were upgraded to business class

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Travel Prices are Soaring – Is Basic Economy Worth it?

TashaUpdated on March 4, 2025March 5, 2025

Travel prices are soaring and airline fares are getting more confusing by the day. So what is the deal with basic economy? Will it actually save me money?

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Over-Tourism & How We’re Paying for it: New Tourist Taxes & Travel Authorizations Are Rolling Out Soon in Europe

TashaUpdated on April 1, 2025February 5, 2025

Heads up if you’re headed to Europe or the UK soon! A number of required travel documents and tourist taxes are being added. Make sure you know what they are!

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Dealing with Travel Anxiety, from a Lifetime Expert

TashaUpdated on December 31, 2024January 1, 2025

Travel anxiety can be a huge reason people miss out on much of the world. Don’t let it be yours! Travel with someone who gets it.

Tasha on a mobility scooter for disabled travel in Edinburgh

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Suddenly Figuring out Disabled Travel for Beginners

TashaUpdated on December 19, 2024December 4, 2024

I suddenly found myself with a broken fibula with our guided trip coming in two weeks. Here’s what I’ve learned in my crash course on disabled travel in the UK.

Colorful shops of Victoria Street in Edinburgh

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Our Quick Tips & Tricks to Booking Your DIY Trip

TashaUpdated on December 19, 2024October 3, 2024

Ever wonder how we create so many DIY trips without expert help? Here are some quick tips and tricks for booking your own DIY trip for the memory books!

Jason and Tasha with noise-cancelling headphones on during the flight home from Paris

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The Hunt for the Most Elusive: Noise-Cancelling Silence

JasonUpdated on December 19, 2024July 3, 2024

We’ve been hunting for the most comfortable, compact, and best performing noise-cancelling headphones. Now that we have a pile, it’s time to compare them!