So You’re New to the US National Parks…
As a huge fan of our US National Parks, I feel like I’ve been visiting them since I was a kid! They’re one of the best things about this country, and every time I get a chance to visit one…
10 Beauty and Skincare Essentials I Bring on Every Trip
I talk a lot about my packing essentials whether it’s my favorite shoes for travel, how I pack for a cruise, or Europe-specific necessities, but I don’t think I’ve ever really opened up my beauty and skincare bag! Below are…
How to Save Money for Travel: 38 Ingenious Tips
I absolutely LOVED all the responses to how to save money for travel on this Instagram post, so I had to compile all the tips into one blog post for everyone to use! There are so many gems that I…
Plan a Microbreak
Some call it a microbreak, others call it a mini-cation or micro-cation. I believe the Brits call it a mini break. Either way, my challenge to you is to plan at least one microbreak in the upcoming months! What’s a…
How to Navigate Public Transport When Traveling
There is nothing more terrifying and more empowering than mastering public transport in a new destination! It’s kind of like driving. After one or two times, the experience is second nature. But the lead up? Nerve wracking! Just like you…
What You Can Do to Prepare for Travel Mishaps
I know lately it seems like traveling is getting more and more complicated. Deadly virus on a cruise ship. A whole airline going bankrupt and closing down seemingly overnight. Shifting political tensions every other week. Price hikes across the board…
A Cruise Packing List to Get You Started
Packing for a cruise. It’s a little different than packing for a regular trip, and after boarding on my fair share of ships, I like to think I’ve gotten my packing list down to a science! Check below for everything…
Travel Rituals
Ahhh, rituals. I love creating little rituals both at home and when I’m traveling. Because my job has had me traveling for a good chunk of the year for the last 25+ years, developing little travel rituals no matter the…
The Dos and Don’ts of Airplane Travel
I always liken riding in an airplane to living in a neighborhood. Except instead of having some walls and maybe a yard to separate you and your neighbors, you’re right next to and behind each other… in a small cylindrical…
Give Your Mom the Gift of Solo Travel this Mother’s Day
When it comes to Mother’s Day, I think I officially have enough experience under my belt to let you know exactly what most moms want and don’t want. For starters (and this might surprise you), they absolutely do not want…