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I’ve never been much of a shopper — I’m a skeptic and a minimalist, refusing to spend money on gear unless it’s absolutely necessary. After all, $20 here or there adds up and I’d rather have cash for an extra weekend getaway. So you ought to believe me when I admit I asked myself are …
Although I’ve practiced yoga while traveling for about seven years now, this has been the first year I’ve gone out of my way to travel with a yoga mat. Over time, I’ve gotten frustrated with the sanitation of rental mats at local studios (or more questionably, the hotel gym) and I’ve gone from doing yoga …
CHRISTMAS GIFTS FOR TRAVELERS As if 2020 hasn’t been frustrating enough, it feels like the holidays have been cancelled. My family has already decided not to see each other for Christmas and most of the festivals and events I look forward to won’t be happening. Maybe that’s why I’m clinging onto what’s left of the …
I totally nerd out over travel gear, especially when it fits right into one of my needs. I’ve been looking for a womens travel backpack for years — ever since I went to Guatemala and carried an ill-fitting pack two miles through the jungle to a practically unknown national park. My back and shoulders were …
The Best Women’s Travel Backpack for Carry-On Enthusiasts Read More »
In June, Governor Cuomo issued an executive order requiring a 14-day quarantine period for people traveling to New York from states with “significant community spread” or residents returning home after travel. UPDATE: New York now has two options for visitors (or residents returning after travel):1) Quarantine for 14 days upon arrival in New York2) Take …
New York is Not Messing Around With Travel Quarantines Read More »
Four months ago, I announced my travel plans for the rest of 2020. The world was still closed, but I was optimistic. Surely, things would turn around? Turns out, I was wrong. We ended up postponing (and later cancelling) a summer trip to Minnesota because the U.S. still hasn’t gotten their act together. Overnight getaways …
Ask any of my friends: I’m a pain in the butt to shop with. I know exactly what I want — whether or not it actually exists — and I won’t compromise on quality or features. And on top of that, I never have a huge budget (gotta save my hard-earned dollars for travel itself!). …
Looking for a lightweight waterproof backpack? Buy this one. Read More »
They say it takes 21 days to make a habit and now I’m 21 days into this lockdown (24, actually, but who’s counting?). For me, the first week wasn’t too bad — I had chores and tasks at home to keep me preoccupied, and who doesn’t love an excuse to spend a weekend reading? The …
The Travel Savings Makeover You Can Start Right Now Read More »
Anyone else going stir-crazy? For me, it started the minute I cancelled my trip to Zion National Park. There’s something about having a trip on the calendar to look forward to that can make tough times easier to get through — and goodness knows right now falls under the umbrella of tough times. I’ve been …
7 Outside-the-Box Adventures You Can Have at Home Read More »
You guys might not know it but I used to be an avid camper. The summer I moved to Virginia, Mike and I camped almost every weekend for four months straight. It was our secret weapon to seeing the mid-Atlantic even though we were broke from paying for our wedding. At some point, it stopped …
Want to Travel *AND* Simultaneously Distance Yourself? Go Camping! Read More »
