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All You Need to Know About Guided Tours
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

Devyn
Jul 10, 201910 min read


How to Plan the Best Staycation Ever
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

Devyn
Jul 3, 20197 min read


11 Things I Always Pack
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

Devyn
Jun 12, 20195 min read


Fear of Flying: How to Cope with Turbulence
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

Devyn
May 23, 20195 min read


Ahhh $#*! I'm Sick: What to Do When You Get Sick Before Traveling
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’

Devyn
May 18, 20197 min read


Ain't Nobody Got Time for Jetlag
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

Devyn
May 17, 20194 min read


Say What? Overcoming Language Barriers While Traveling
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

Devyn
May 15, 20194 min read


10 Things to Do the Week Before Your Next Vacation
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

Devyn
May 8, 20194 min read


How to Travel the World When You Have Student Debt
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...

Devyn
Apr 10, 20198 min read


Fly Internationally for Cheap (without losing your mind)
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...

Devyn
Apr 6, 20195 min read


Essential Oils + Travel
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...

Devyn
Apr 3, 20193 min read


How to Snag a Deal on Hotel Accommodations
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...

Devyn
Feb 12, 20194 min read


10 Reasons You're Not Traveling - and Why They're Bogus
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...

Devyn
Feb 7, 20198 min read


What to Do When You and Your Partner Have Different PTO Policies
Finding time to travel is a hurdle enough for most people. But trying to coordinate vacation plans when your travel companion has a...

Devyn
Feb 6, 20197 min read


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

Devyn
Jan 20, 201911 min read


Why You Shouldn't Rely on Credit Card Points to Travel
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....

Devyn
Jan 16, 20195 min read


When to Splurge (and When to Save) While Traveling
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...

Devyn
Jan 10, 20198 min read


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

Devyn
Jan 5, 20198 min read
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