Real world travel

The first time I went abroad was to London with my now-husband and I didn't book any tours or activities (well, except for tickets to the Ha

I'm in a bit of a travel lull at the moment. After a busy spring, my PTO balance is basically nonexistent, and I'm gearing up for a busy end

However, I’ve noticed there always seems to be some items that make it into my suitcase regardless of where I’m going. These tried-and-true

Turbulence and I go together like peanut butter and mint. It’s just not a good combo. A bumpy plane ride combines my overwhelming fear of he

24 hours before leaving for my first trip to South America, I legitimately thought I wasn’t going to make the flight. To be honest, I wasn’

If you've ever crossed time zones in the pursuit of wanderlust, then you might (unfortunately) be familiar with the tossing and turning at 3

If potential communication struggles have you putting off a trip, then this post is for you. Today I'm showing you the ins and outs of trave

Traveling, while fun, can be a little overwhelming with all the little details to keep an eye on. By staying on top of your game in the days

Student loans are crippling and scary – I get it. After five years of college on my own dime, I’ve amassed more than the average amount...

Scoring a deal on airfare sounds like mission impossible. Coming in at one of the larger expenses for a trip, plane tickets can cause so...

Essential oils have been getting a lot of buzz over the years and for good reason. Most people are becoming aware of the toxins and...

Many people assume a plane ticket will be your most expensive part about traveling, but I find that accommodations eat up much more of my...

I created this blog to show people you don’t need to be an influencer or a backpacker or a millionaire to travel. Every day people can...

Finding time to travel is a hurdle enough for most people. But trying to coordinate vacation plans when your travel companion has a...

Why is it that money is so easy to spend - ESPECIALLY while traveling!? The shops sell amazingly unique things, the little ice cream...

When I first started looking into ways to travel more, I was drawn into all the articles and posts sharing the art of credit card points....

I tend to stress that traveling can be as cheap or expensive as you make it. It’s a balancing act to plan out a trip that covers all the...

I'm a notorious overpacker. Visiting family for a weekend? Two bags, minimum. One week in Portland for a business trip? Yup, gonna need...