tips

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:...

Common things you should take when you travel

Some things come with me on every trip. I always use more than one of these items and they don’t...

Gardyn and Aerogardens – fresh food at your fingertips

Several months ago, I bought a Gardyn ( pronounced guard-dean). It’s a 2 foot square footprint tower that holds 30...