• Man and woman standing in Tokyo in front of what some call “The Golden Poo”. It’s a golden sculpture on top of a black highrise

    Tips for Your First Trip to Japan

    With the Tokyo Marathon just over a month away, we thought some of you might be planning a trip to the Land of the Rising Sun. It might feel a bit daunting to visit somewhere so different from home. But we did it and we have some great tips for your first trip to Japan. Before You Go Order Pocket WiFi In Japan, you may not always have cellular service. Rather than sweating it, or remembering to download maps to your phone, get a pocket WiFi unit. You can rent them for as little as $5.40 USD per day. The company will have it delivered to your hotel prior to…

  • Passport,a pouch that is embossed with the word “FlyKitt”, vitamin pouches, blue light glasses

    FlyKitt – The Magic Bullet for Jet Lag

    Anyone who has followed us for a while knows that jet lag kicks my butt. When we traveled to Japan it took me about five days before I got a good night sleep. It didn’t keep me from enjoying myself but it definitely would have been better had I arrived in Tokyo well rested.  With big trips planned to Africa and Europe this spring, you’d think I’d be concerned about jet lag.  But I’m not, because I know a secret! With Flykitt – I found the magic bullet for jet lag. The Inside Scoop Before our recent trip to London for the London Marathon, a fellow Sky Miles Life friend mentioned…

  • Set of 8 packing cubes in beige. 4 square with mesh fronts. A square without a mesh front, three smaller bags and a laundry bag

    The MUST HAVE Travel Gear Collection

    Travel is amazing! It opens our minds to new worlds. But let’s face it, it can also be inconvenient and uncomfortable. Over the years we’ve found some great products that ABSOLUTELY help when you hit the road. If you want less friction on for your journey, check out the MUST HAVE Travel Gear Collection. Trust us, you NEEEED some Packing Cubes I’m sure you’ve read this in many a travel article but let me say, they WORK! Think of them as a dresser in your suitcase that lets you pack way more than you could without them. Comfortable & Stylish Shoes for Women It doesn’t matter how cute they are,…

  • Travel themed birthday cake, where the main part looks like a globe. There is a suite case next to it and a candle showing the number 3 on top

    We’re Three Today!

    At the Bayshore Marathon in 2022, we made the leap to open this website as a way to share our love for travel with the world. Since then, we’ve been on some CRAZY adventures together and learned a lot along the way. Why not join us as we unpack some of the highlights as we celebrate. We’re three today!! If we were a toddler, we would have our own cake to smash! The First Place We Wrote About As you may know, Boston holds a special place in our hearts. Stephen is working to becoming a legacy runner for the Boston Marathon which means we are planning to go back…