That Cool Travel Couple

Category: Pro Tips

  • Why am i being asked to enroll in the STEP Program (Smart Traveler Enrollment Program)?

    You may have noticed that your instagram lately has been inundated with information about STEP. Here’s what you need to know about the STEP program to be a smart traveler. What is the STEP program? STEP stands for Smart Traveler Enrollment Program. The US Department of State offers this service. As a US citizen or…

  • A Review of United Club Day Pass at Chicago O’Hare

    Sometimes, you just have to treat yourself. We found ourselves at Chicago O’Hare with a good three hours before our flight back to LAX and decided to splurge on the day pass at the United Club in Terminal 1. O’Hare is a United hub, and due to our Silver Elite status on United we find…

  • A Calendar of the Most Romantic Couples Trips

    If you Google “most romantic couples trip” a million options will show up – here’s how to narrow it down based on your month of travel! January Hawaii. Choose from any of the islands including Oahu or Maui. The temperatures will still be balmy and Hawaii is an excellent retreat from the mainland in January.…

  • How to Plan Your First Trip as a Couple in Six Steps

    It can seem like a daunting task, but when it comes down to it, it can be quite simple (and fun!). Here are our 6 easy steps! 1. Nail down any logistics you can. For example, do you have a weekend? A week? Longer? When will this trip be happening – is the timing flexible,…

  • The 7 Top Experiences to Book on Viator Right Now

    We love free-style travel and don’t really use organized tours since we like having lots of flexibility. But we DO love booking individual day tours on Viator because they make it really easy to search for and schedule awesome experiences. Also, there is a free 24 hour cancellation on most experiences in case your plans…

  • 9 Offbeat Weekend Trip Ideas from Los Angeles

    Although we love traveling internationally, we also love exploring North America. There are tons of awesome places to explore that are easily doable from LA (or SoCal in general) even if you only have a weekend! 1. Ojai, California. Ojai is like a hidden oasis in the mountains just inland of Ventura. It’s a little…

  • How to keep your cool while traveling in a heat wave

    With unprecedented temperatures this summer, it’s easy to get heated. Read on to find out how you can avoid letting this interfere with your travel plans. Step 1: Take deep breaths. Take many deep breaths. When the temperature goes up, many of us get a little on edge. Tempers are quick to start, and conversations…

  • The Ultimate Road Trip Packing List

    Road trips are a fun way to explore the United States. We hit the road often – basically every weekend we have free when we’re not flying off somewhere! We have a checklist to make sure our trip is as comfortable as possible. It’s time to share that list with you. The Paperwork Car registration…

  • The #1 Camping Hack That Will Change Your Life Forever

    This camping hack was passed on to us by none other than Yas’s parents. It has been a complete GAME CHANGER. Read on to find out more. Let’s say it’s late fall/winter. You know it’s getting a little late in the year to camp, but you’re just so obsessed you don’t want to stop going.…

  • Droolworthy Recipes For Camping

    One of the best parts about camping trips is being able to use the outdoors as your kitchen! Here we have compiled some of our favorite recipes for camping share with you. 1. Sherpa Stew. We first had this delicacy on a freezing cold day at a hole in the wall restaurant on the Santa…