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Written by: Heidi Papworth I love the beach!  Living in Miami affords me many opportunities for quick trips to head east to Miami Beach,…

Camping season has arrived. There is nothing like being out in the wilderness with the crackling sounds of the campfire and the howl of…

Not checking a bag means you have to be way more conscious of what you’re allowed and not allowed to bring on airplanes. Some…

On a 9-day trip to Germany, I brought one carry-on and a personal item (backpack).  Even though I packed light, there were still multiple…

Traveling to many people seems scary.  In fact, I used to be nervous about all sorts of things.  People have tried to put the…

One of the reasons I started this blog was to share my travel successes and failures with others.  If I learn something the hard…

I’m not saying I’m a cheapskate, but I can be.  I plan quite a few trips every year, so I try to save money…

Back in 2015, I posted that two of my favorite accommodating-booking sites were Airbnb and Booking.com.  I still use both of these regularly, and…

If you’ve been reading my blog for any length of time, you know I’m big on traveling light.  I like items that are versatile…

There are always things I forget.  I don’t mean to, but when there are so many details of the trip to remember, you’re bound…

It can be a challenge to select which items you’re going to bring on a trip, especially when you’re packing light.  Each item needs…

Airports are smart.  They know you have to be there for hours on end and you will get thirsty, hungry and bored.  They want you…

Do you want to keep making the same mistakes over and over?  Do you like to read advice, and then do the opposite?   Do…