Be a smarter traveler! With these travel tips, you’ll be able to save money, navigate like a pro, and use your time wisely. I’ve got information on the best gear, packing lists, and more resources right here.
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!). …
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I’m one of those people that always thinks the grass is greener on the other side. That’s why, even after FINALLY figuring out a rental car strategy for my travels, I had to check out the new player in town. Turo car rental is a peer-to-peer car rental service — essentially Airbnb for cars. I took the …
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 »
Regardless of where you think today falls on the crisis spectrum, I’m sure we can all agree that there’s uncertainty with booking travel right now. No one knows where the virus will sweep through next, which countries will require quarantines, or how our lives will be impacted. Maybe staying home is the right answer for …
Spotlight on Get Your Guide: for Tours During Times of Uncertainty Read More »
A travel medicine kit is an essential part of packing. Getting sick on vacation is miserable, but sooner or later, it happens to everyone. I seem to get hit with a bad cold every year while traveling (those darn airplane germs!) and my husband is so sensitive to stomach issues we call him “the canary …
DIY: A Travel Medicine Kit Checklist That Fits in Your Carry On Read More »
Ever since I married my husband — engineer, outdoorsman, and overall pragmatist — I have to admit that I choose function over fashion when it comes to clothing. Sure, I clean up well when I need to, but first and foremost I’m about performance. But I’m here to let you in on a little secret: …
Kenya was the most expensive trip I’ve ever taken. Even though it was worth every penny, I’m still crying a little over the final tally. I didn’t expect the cost of traveling to Kenya to be so high given how much shopping around I did on each component — but things added up every step …
Here’s What My Kenya Safari Cost (Every Dollar I Spent) Read More »
I first published this post in 2014 when I had a winter full of chilly travel: Iceland, Spokane, and Quebec. It was fabulous and I didn’t let the cold bother me — so I added more cold destinations to my list in 2019 and tweaked my recommendations a bit. Here’s how to dress for cold weather …
How to Dress For Winter Trips (Plus Packing Tips!) Read More »
