You don’t have to be a “serious hiker” to need the ten essentials when hiking. Emergencies can happen anytime, even if you’re a now-and-then hiker like me, so it’s important to carry the essentials with you on every hike. But let me tell you, I’m keeping it as light as…
Take a peek into a frequent traveler's bag! I'm always up for a trip, so I keep a bag ready to go, just in case. I've even bought duplicate items specifically so I have some that never leave my travel backpack. You don't need a lot of expensive gear to…
So, you live in the US, you want to travel more, but you get just 10 vacation days per year. That’s typical, unfortunately, assuming you’re working a full time job. If you work part time, you probably don’t even get that. Whether you’re a young professional just getting started or…
Spending a weekend in Boston is the perfect introduction to this busy, historical American city. I love taking short, budget weekend trips to explore new cities. You get to experience a new atmosphere without using much PTO, if any, and you don’t have to spend much to make them happen.…
It may be “a drinking city with a music problem” but there are plenty of fun, sober things to do in Nashville if drinking isn’t your thing. No worries. It’s not my thing, either. So go ahead and plan that sober girls’ trip or friends’ getaway to Nashville! There’s more…
So, you’re visiting Charleston, South Carolina in March, when springtime bursts forth with every hue of pink, red, and white as azaleas take over the landscape. Well-timed, friend! There’s always something blooming in the Holy City, but azalea season in March and early April is my favorite. I live here…
You need to save for a trip ahead of time, but how much do you need to go to Hawaii? Or to Europe? Or even that summer national park road trip? Stop guessing and price it out! You can’t say you can’t afford a trip when you don’t have any…
Are ultra low cost airlines ever really worth it? Sometimes, yes. It’s hard to argue with roundtrip tickets for two under $150. That is, if they can actually deliver you on time to your destination without losing your luggage or breaking your legs just to fit in the seats. We’ve…
Are you excited to be heading to the Newport mansions? I was stoked when I finalized my first trip details. Rhode Island, here I come! But maybe you’re still deciding because you’re not sure how much it costs to visit the Newport mansions. No worries. Been there, researched that, and…
Visiting the Newport Mansions is on many a dreamer's bucket list, but there's a lot to know before you go. Like did you know not all of the mansions are open year-round? Or that small bags are allowed inside the mansions but strollers aren't? Where are you going to eat…