Exploring Beijing’s Forbidden City In One Day

Posted on February 11, 2018May 15, 2018 by Heidi Schmidt

The Great Wall, the Temple of Heaven, the Summer Palace, and Teianamen Square. If you're planning a trip to China, each of these landmarks should be on your list. We toured each location during a trip we booked through Groupon... continue the journey

Passport Prices Increasing

Posted on February 6, 2018May 14, 2018 by Heidi Schmidt

It will soon cost you a little more to trot around the globe. The U.S. is increasing the price you'll pay to get a passport. Beginning April 2nd, it will cost adults $145 for a passport. Passports for those under... continue the journey

National #PlanForVacationDay

Posted on January 30, 2018May 14, 2018 by Heidi Schmidt

Need a vacation? Quit procrastinating and start planning! January 30th is National #PlanForVacation Day. The day is a push from the travel industry to get you to start planning your vacations for the rest of the year. [caption id="attachment_500" width="440"... continue the journey

Prevent Packing The Flu

Posted on January 29, 2018May 14, 2018 by Heidi Schmidt

Millions of Americans are fighting the flu. In fact, according to the Centers For Disease Control and Prevention, doctors haven't diagnosed this many cases of the flu since 2009. [caption id="attachment_682" width="201" align="alignleft"] Stock image from Pixabay[/caption] The only thing... continue the journey

The Great Wall Of China in One Day

Posted on January 25, 2018May 15, 2018 by Heidi Schmidt

Old and new Beijing collided when we visited the Great Wall and the Olympic Park built for the 2008 Summer Games. The two landmarks were highlights during our second full day of the trip we'd booked through Rewards Travel China.... continue the journey

One Day In Beijing

Posted on January 23, 2018May 14, 2018 by Heidi Schmidt

The Summer Palace, hutongs, a rickshaw ride, Tienanmen Square, and the Temple of Heaven were all stops during our first day in Beijing. It turned out to be NON STOP!! We awoke early. Partly because we were struggling with the... continue the journey

First Impressions Of Beijing, China

Posted on January 21, 2018May 14, 2018 by Heidi Schmidt

Once we actually left on our trip to China, the trip was surprisingly easy. My husband and I bought one of those crazy cheap Groupon trips that you always see. We had a few hiccups before we left the U.S.... continue the journey

Rewards Travel China Review: What You Really Get

Posted on January 20, 2018March 4, 2018 by Heidi Schmidt

8 days in China for $399! 10 Days in China for $649! If you are constantly searching for deals, those low prices have grabbed your attention. They're shockingly low. The deal is even more surprising when you realize that they... continue the journey

China Eastern Airlines: Our Flight From LA to Shanghai

Posted on January 20, 2018May 14, 2018 by Heidi Schmidt

Our adventure to China started when we bought a Groupon through Rewards Travel China for, what we thought, was a jaw-dropping price. The company is based in Canada and organizes trips to China for thousands of tourists from the U.S.... continue the journey

Free Time In Barcelona

Posted on August 25, 2017March 4, 2018 by Heidi Schmidt

Barcelona is an amazing city. You don't have to spend a dime to get the true feeling of it. If you want to do more than just aimlessly roam the streets, which is a perfect afternoon for some, here are... continue the journey

One Day In Barcelona

Posted on August 24, 2017May 15, 2018 by Heidi Schmidt

Barcelona is like no other place I’ve visited. The city is full of amazing art and architecture. It shares a fresh energy and vibe. There are signs of artists like Antoni Gaudí and Salvador Dali at nearly every turn. [caption... continue the journey

Free Time In Rome

Posted on August 23, 2017July 10, 2022 by Heidi Schmidt

Vacationing as the Romans do is expensive. That’s something I've learned during my two trips to the city. The last time, we had just one day to see as much of the city as possible, so we organized a semi-private... continue the journey