Food and travel
Food. It’s one of the best parts of a vacation. However, if anything I’ve learned from planning a budget, it’s that I almost always…
My favorite accommodation-booking sites
There are a lot of sites to choose from when booking accommodations. There are some that I prefer more than others, and I have…
Camping and Dolly Sods Wilderness
Dolly Sods Wilderness, in the Monongahela National Forest, is part of the Allegheny Mountains. The USDA Forest Service provides this description of the area: The…
What to wear in California National Parks
Californians tend to be stylish and sleek, but with the number of tourists coming to the state attractions every year, you’d be hard pressed…
How to save space in your carry-on
Did you know you don’t need to pack a straightener AND a curling iron? Or you don’t need to pack pajama pants AND leggings?…
Hosting a travel party
A great way to get the buzz going about your next trip is to host a travel party. One of my guest writers, Heidi…
When in doubt, go with black
Black is a traveler’s dream color. Not only does it hide stains well, but it can also be mixed and matched with pretty much any other color….
Getting along in the car
Everyone knows that traveling in the car with others can be a stressful situation. Everyone has different music preferences and bathroom schedules, but…
5 things to always pack in your personal item
Some of us may have our carry-on packing down to a science, but what’s in that personal item of yours? When I am at…
Tips for looking good on-the-go
If you’ve ever wanted to know what you look like when you’re completely exhausted, without makeup and dehydrated, try planning an epic trip with…
My personal airport style
When I go to the airport, I like to wear something that is casual, comfortable and semi-stylish. I really like to have all my…
Allegiant Air and Rickenbacker Airport… I’ll Do It Again
Written by: Heidi Papworth When my brother called me and suggested I come home for the Fourth of July cookout at his place, I…
Roadtrippers App and mini-trip
Last minute, we decided to take a little overnight road trip from Columbus. We wanted to go somewhere fun, but also make the…
Pros and cons of cruises
I went on a cruise recently and learned a few things that I like and don’t like about cruises. This is the…
Desert Island: Quart-sized bag challenge
If you were going to a deserted island and you could only fit five liquid items in your quart-sized bag, what would you choose? At home, you may…