I feel like I'm in a sea of a zillion people all trying to grow their Instagram for one reason or another. My reason? Traveling and experiencing new countries and places has always been TOTAL CRACK to me and I've always felt like I would be really good at a sort of destination/hotel PR person.…
I'm sure you will run across a handful of holiday gift guides if you're looking for things to buy the travelers in your life (or buy for yourself), however I think I've pretty much found the absolute best gifts on the internet. All the guides I've seen have the same old stuff on them or they are…
Continue reading ➞ The ULTIMATE Holiday Gift Guide for Travelers
Eight months ago I remember reading something online (whether it was an intelligent news article or a Buzzfeed quiz, I couldn't tell you) but I saw the word "suitcase" and I thought about how much I really liked that word. People use "backpacks" or "luggage" but to me a suitcase is something old and battered…
YOU CAN FIND ME IN ST LOUIEEEE Or so Nelly said back in the ancient days of 2000. Living in Nashville has me centered among a bunch of awesome cities all within a few hours drive, so why not see what they are all about? Recently I hit up St. Louis for a stay at…
I have been on my fair share of long haul flights. I'm not a frequent international business traveler nor do I have the luxury of jetting off whenever I want (yet!), but for an average Joe I've racked up about 20 flights that were roughly 8+ hours and to me, that warrants some kind of…
Continue reading ➞ How to: Survive a long-haul flight…in economy
One thing that affects me the most is whenever I run into friends or acquaintances, I hear the same things: "I wish I could go there" or "You are so lucky!" or "Maybe I'll get there one day, I'd love to". YOU CAN. You absolutely can. The only thing stopping you is your own fear of going…
Traveling with only a backpack or carry-on may seem a bit daunting and even impossible for some of you (I'm looking at you, mother), but truly, it shouldn't be. Ever since the husband and I went on our first trip to Laos sans luggage, we haven't looked back. You may think that backpack travel is…
