What is in my carry-on?
If you’re sick of hearing me talk about packing light, then you should probably stop reading now. I know I talk about it a…
How exactly do you plan a trip?
I always have a trip planned. And I’m not talking about those that I know for sure I’m going on, but ones that I’ve…
A word about hair appliances
Since the announcement of the a new Supersonic hairdryer, I’ve been thinking about hair appliances. The creator of the Dyson vacuum has announced he…
My favorite travel souvenir: photo books
A photograph says a 1,000 words. So imagine the novel you could write with the 2,000 photographs you took on your last trip. …
Rain, rain, don’t go away!
There other options to dealing with bad weather, than crying or begging for it to stop. I can’t tell you the number of times…
7 shoes for Spring travel
Shopping for the perfect travel shoe is sort of like shopping for a mattress. Everyone has different bodies, different preferences and finding the right…
Hiking and camping supplies for a Spring trip
Although a wet time of the year for many National Parks in temperate climate zones, it is also one of the most beautiful times…
Travel Guide to Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico is a beautiful country, and it really surprised me how many fun things there were to do. With my blindingly pale skin,…
6 unintentional packing tips to help you travel light
Although these tips may seem like a random assortment, they are the kinds of things you learn by accident or out of necessity. These…
7 quick clothing fixes while traveling
If you’re like me, you’ve had dozens of friends think twice before letting you borrow their clothing because you are fantastic at spilling things…
Six unexpected things you need for camping
When I plan an overnight hiking and camping trip, I obviously try to pack as little as possible. That means it’s easy to…
Minimalist travel wardrobe ideas
If you’re not a minimalist regularly, you sort of become one when you travel. The minimalist fashion style is simple and chic. Simple patterns…
Big cities in North America: Washington D.C.
I love D.C. Not just because my mom grew up in Alexandria, my grandmother worked for the CIA and my grandfather worked at the…
Big cities in North America: Nashville
Written by Tasha Kitchens One of my favorite cities is Nashville, aka Music City. From Country Music to Historic Plantations and wineries, from sweet…
Big cities in North America: Niagara Falls
When I asked readers what they wanted to hear last October, one of their suggestions was for affordable cities to visit in the US….