tips

Don't be afraid to travel where you don't speak the language

Travel where you don’t speak the language If you haven’t recently traveled to a place where you don’t speak the...

Super cute TSA approved toiletry liquids/gels containers

Super cute TSA approved toiletry liquids/gels containers

For a recent trip to Asia I wasn’t really looking for anything more than the trekking poles, some bathroom funnels...

Why it can be worth it to take food from home when you travel

I often take some food with me when I travel. Usually, it’s snack bars of various types: breakfast bars, fiber...

Why travel solo?

I often travel by myself. The first time I did this I went to Mexico and toured the Mayan ruins...

Packing in a carry-on

Packing in a carry-on

IF you want to travel in only a carryon on a long trip, you’ll have to plan on mixing-and-matching outfits,...

Health and Safety pouch for travel: stay safe, travel well

In addition to my random things pouch which has proved incredibly useful over the years, I also have a slightly...

People don't take trips, trips take people. – John Steinbeck

Hi everyone, I’m currently looking for a good Mediterranean cruise without a bunch of sea days (please send suggestions), and...

Adding comfort to hotel rooms and cruise cabins

Here are some helpful tips for hotel rooms and cruise cabins Bring slippers or socks for the room.  Hotel room...

Travel tips: experiencing the culture

Here are some things I learned along the way that make travel easier and more fulfilling. Fitting in and experiencing...

Single-serving friends (while traveling)

If you are thinking of traveling by yourself and wondering how you’d make friends while traveling, here are some ideas:...