A Day at Olympic National Park: Staircase Entrance
We just got back from a week-long trip to Seattle which included two national park visits. I'll write about Mount Rainer separately. This post is…
A Long Weekend at Hard Rock Hotel Cancun
For a cousin's upcoming wedding, Mrs. Meticulous and I had the chance to enjoy a relaxing long weekend at the Hard Rock Hotel in Cancun,…
A Week in Kenya
Traveling to Kenya was an awestriking experience. As my first trip to sub-saharan Africa, I found a week in Kenya to not nearly be enough…
A Week in Caye Caulker, Belize
Mrs. Meticulous and I just got back from a relaxing week in Belize. We spent the vast majority of it on Caye (pronounced "key") Caulker,…
Trip Planning for a Week in Everglades & Biscayne National Parks
Mrs. Meticulous and I just got back from a week in Southern Florida, visiting Everglades and Biscayne National Parks. Since COVID-19 has been affecting our…
How to use Mobile Passport
Mobile Passport is starting to get a bit more popular but is still one of international travel’s best kept secrets. This post will describe the…
Weekend in Ironwood, Michigan
This year, my wife and I celebrated our fifth anniversary. To honor that achievement (no small feat, half a decade with me), we wanted to…
Review of the Chase Sapphire Reserve
There are few things in life I would publicly claim to love. My wife, my dog, soccer, and local St. Paul pho are a few…
A Weekend on Madeline Island
Since COVID-19 has been wreaking havoc on my travel plans, I’ve been more focused and excited for the little trips that fill in the space…
A Week in Japan: My First Visit
In the summer of 2018, my parents, my wife Sunshine, and I spent a week in Japan. It was an incredible trip full of temples,…
Airline Partnerships: What you Need to Know
The topic of airline partnerships, or alliances, is one that many travelers overlook. Many fliers don’t even know what these are. In this article, I…
Two Weeks in Europe by Train
In June 2019, I took my wife and parents on a two-week trip across western Europe by train. I had just graduated from business school…
Coronavirus Canceled my Vacation (and it’s OK)
As has happened to many other travelers in 2020, Coronavirus recently canceled my vacation. With the recent spread and global impact of the novel Coronavirus,…
Why You Should Connect With Locals While Traveling
Why should you connect with locals while traveling? If you talk to people who have traveled extensively across the globe, you’ll hear some consistent themes.…
How to Spend A Week in Costa Rica
My wife Sunshine and I recently returned from a week in Costa Rica. We saw a stunning diversity in landscape from urban to mountainous to…
Cinque Terre in One Day
In June 2019, I took my wife Sunshine and my parents on a trip across Europe. We landed in Amsterdam and meandered to Venice by…
Time vs. Money When Travel Planning
An ongoing discussion I’ve had with a like-minded travel buddy (who is likely to be a guest writer on TMT soon, stay tuned) has been…
Step by Step Process: Vietnamese Visa for Americans
I recently returned from a school trip to Asia which included a one-week pre-trip to Vietnam with a few friends from my graduate program. The…
What You Need to Know about Preclearance International Airports
When flying back home from any trip abroad, surprises are the last thing you want to deal with. There is enough stress with repacking your…
Why You Shouldn’t Ignore Online Vacation Packages
For experienced global travelers, the idea of buying a canned, pre-planned online vacation package might send shivers down their spine. However, if simplicity in planning…
My Favorite Ways to Track Flights Part 3: Flight Communities
One of the most consistent complaints I hear from people that are starting the travel process is how frustrating buying flights can be. What is…
My Favorite Ways to Track Flights Part 2: Tracking Apps
One of the most consistent complaints I hear from people that are starting the travel process is how frustrating buying flights can be. What is…
My Favorite Ways to Track Flights Part 1: Flight Aggregators
One of the most consistent complaints I hear from people that are starting the travel process is how frustrating buying flights can be. What is…
Why I Created The Meticulous Traveler
Hello Readers - I am very excited to be launching The Meticulous Traveler! With my travel partner & soulmate, my wife Sunshine My background I…