How to Help Reduce Airport Stress
Let's be honest: taking a trip is fun, but getting there can be a real pain. Ever noticed how stressed and crabby most people are at the airport? As someone who travels a lot, I've discovered a lot of ways…
What Foods Can You Bring on a Plane?
What foods can you bring on a plane? This is something I hear all of the time. Can you bring meat and cheese from Italy? How about baby food? And if I bought it at the airport, shouldn't I be…
How to Use Pinterest to Plan Your Next Vacation
They say a picture says a thousand words, and the popularity of Pinterest certainly confirms that. You might think of this visual social media platform for recipes, hair and makeup tutorials or DIY projects, but have you ever used it…
8 Bonehead Travel Mistakes (& How to Avoid Them)
There's nothing worse than making mindless travel mistakes. If you spend much time traveling, you’ve inevitably made bonehead travel mistakes that put a huge damper on your trip. Here are a few things to keep in mind in the days…
The Ultimate Guide to Preventing Travel Disasters
When you've traveled as much as me, you get pretty methodical about preventing travel disasters. The days leading up to a trip are always so hectic. Running errands, packing, making sure every last work project is buttoned up so you can…
3 Things Every Traveler Needs to Know About Their Passport
The United States passport experienced a sort of baby boom in 2007. This was the year the government launched Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative. Prior to that, Americans could travel to all sorts of places (largely Canada and Mexico), sans passport…
Craving a Kid-Free Vacation? Read This First.
There comes a magical time when you finally get to take a kid-free vacation. Most likely, it will be the grandparents who will take over and allow you to you enjoy your first kid-unfriendly restaurant in five years, as well…
5 Things Parents Should Do to Make Travel Easier
I'm always looking for ways to make travel easier. Since the birth of my twins, I've learned a lot about traveling with kids-- from how to make the airport experience less of a hassle, to stocking your fridge and cupboards…
The Chic & Practical Accessory I Always Travel With
The neck scarf is the accessory I always travel with. One my first few trips to Europe, I noticed everyone-- ladies, gentlemen, even dogs (!) wore a little somthin-somethin' tied around their neck. It's a great outfit completer piece, but neck…
Stranded at the Airport? Here’s How to Get Home.
Few things are more stressful than getting stranded at the airport. When I realized I would be flying during #Snowzilla2016, I didn't freak out. I planned ahead and made some very smart decisions. However, I still made a few mistakes. Here's what…