Jordan and Niki discuss how to prepare for travel well, surviving airports, and making the most out of your trips.

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Niki's Friday 5 on Ft. Collins Hotspots

Driving Age by State Apparently it's not a big deal for everyone to be 15 and a half.

8 Questions to Ask When Planning a Trip

1. What is most important to you on a vacation? (e.g. relaxing, seeing sights, eating local food, local entertainment, activities, tours)
2. Would you rather relax more or do more?
3. Do you want every day planned or just have options to go with the flow?
4. How much, total, do we want to spend on this trip? (e.g. travel, food, accomdations, entertainment)
5. How will we get around in this place we're going? (e.g. car, public transportation, taxis, bicycles, walking)
6. Will we do individual things or everything together?
7. If I my flight / it gets canceled, will it ruin everything? (miss a cruise, miss my presentation, etc.)
8. Do we want to cook dinner or always eat out? 

The Rip Stick–one option for bi-pedal transportation on your next vacation

The Rip Stick–one option for bi-pedal transportation on your next vacation

Kayak.com/explore Go anywhere in your price range.

AirBnB Rent a room or apartment from a stranger. Like taking candy from a stranger, but you're paying for the candy.

TravelMath Is it better to drive or fly to the Carribbean Islands?

6 Questions to Decide What to Pack * What's the weather going to be like? * Will we be mostly inside or outside? * What could I bring that will save me time / money / hassle? * What kinds of activities will we be doing? (i always take at least a pair of dress pants) * Can I do laundry / do I want to where I'm staying? * Is it worth it to check a bag?

Larabar The official snack of the Shirkman family. Jordan's favorite: Peanut Butter and Jelly Niki's favorite: Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip

PackPoint for iOS An app that tells you what to pack. Note: it won't actually pack things for you.

Jordan's blog on 30+ travel tips

5 Questions to Ask When You're Going to and Through the Airport

• How am I getting to the airport?
• How much time do I need to leave to get to the airport and through security?
• Am I ready to walk through security?
• What are my plans once I land? (eat in the airport, etc.)
• How am I getting from the airport to where I'm staying?

Questions to Ask Your Seat Mate

• Is __ your final stop?
• Are you from there originally?
• Are you on business or this a vacation trip?
• What do you do for a living?
• What's your favorite place where you've traveled?
• Did you grow up with a spiritual background?
• Do you think about spiritual things?

City Maps 2 Go for iOS Download maps of a city to use without using data once you're wherever you're going.

Viber for iOS

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