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Author: Nina Thomas

A lover of new experiences and fun road trips, Nina enjoys local and worldwide travel. She seeks authentic adventures ranging from wilderness camping to fine dining. Her passion is to share her experiences with others, so they can get the most out of their travels. Nina manages a local history museum in Columbus, Ohio, where she lives with her husband. Her travel motto comes from a woman she met locally who told her, "Always have a trip planned." She's the author of the book How to Be Your Own Travel Agent available on Amazon.

Things I’ve learned about Americans from my travels overseas

Today I was considering some of the things that I learned about myself, and my fellow Americans, while abroad.  It’s fascinating to see the…

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What not to do on an airplane

Jimmy Kimmel did a video recently with a list of annoying things that people do on airplanes.  Patrick Stewart acted out Expedia’s top five…

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25 Random Travel Necessities You May Not Think to Pack

Whether you’re traveling for 6 days or 6 months, every item that you pack should serve a specific purpose.  Take a look at these…

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Money-saving hacks I’ve been trying recently

I talk a lot about money-saving on here because it seems that is still the number one reason why people can’t travel.  It’s not…

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Ways I’ve cut down my travel expense budget

If you’ve been following any of my travel tips, you know that starting out with a travel budget is essential before you even start…

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But I don’t speak their language… can I still visit?

When I tell people I am going to a place that speaks another language, people invariably say, “Oh, so you speak Spanish?” Or, “I…

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Why You Should Pack Safety Pins in Your Carry-On

Why You Should Pack Safety Pins in Your Carry-On

Safety pins are a great little item that weighs next to nothing and can be used for a variety of things. It’s hard to…

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Two of my most versatile clothing items

There are some clothing items, like dresses or bras that are made to convert in a number of different ways.  I’ve seen dresses that…

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Tips for going through airport security

It doesn’t matter how organized or prepared I am, every time it’s my turn to put my stuff in the bins, I start to…

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Leaving the house checklist

No matter how much planning I do and how many lists I make, there are always some things I forget to do.  Which is…

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Traveling with other couples

My husband and I travel by ourselves, as well as travel with other people.  We love being alone and being just the two of…

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Friends don’t let friends overpack

I used to insist on bringing so much stuff… just in case I might wear it.  Why did I do that?  I know I’m…

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Men’s fashion: ditch the sneakers and the logo shirts

I’m going to take a moment to brag on my husband.  I’ve seen a lot of men trudging around Europe with their wives in…

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Camping: it’s not so bad

I would like to dedicate this entry to any woman who thinks she may not be the “camping type.”  I wasn’t the camping type,…

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Shoes, shoes, shoes

The pair of shoes you choose to wear while traveling can determine if your trip will be pleasant or miserable.  Believe it or not,…

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