This road trip packing list will help you prepare for your next big adventure on the highway, whether that’s a cross-country family road trip or driving to the beach with pals. I’ve road tripped in about 10 countries and 30-something states and these are my top things to bring on a road trip and a free packing checklist to help you stay organized.

This step-by-step travel planning guide and checklist will help you start booking your own trips without the help of a travel agent. It follows the exact steps I’ve taken to plan my vacations in 20 different countries, as well as tips to save money and stress less.

You don’t need a travel agent or huge budget to see the world. These websites and apps will alert you to airline sales, give you insights on the cheapest flight dates and destinations, and help you sort through accommodations for your holiday. Check out these 8 travel tools I use to plan my trips.

It costs good money to pay for plane tickets and bucket list experiences like glacier boat rides in Iceland and helicopter tours in Kauai. So how do we travel to places like Switzerland, Italy and Hawaii without going totally broke? We prioritize travel in our budget! Get some ideas on where to cut back from these 21 things I don’t spend money on to afford my travel habits instead.

What obstacles keep you from traveling more? Chances are, the answer is time or money. With work, family obligations, bills and more, it just never seems to be the right time to book that plane ticket. These 10 tips will help you brainstorm ways to find more time and money and travel more.