Travel Tips
How to Plan a Group Trip with Friends
So where to begin… my best friend (let’s call her Jordyn) and I have always talked about going abroad for a girl’s trip. We imagined England or France – somewhere that seemed accessible. At the time, she had more experience traveling abroad with her, and her now-husband (we’ll
Why Slow Travel is the Next Big Trend
The last time you planned a trip, how many places were on the itinerary? Two? Three? If you’re anything like me, you probably want to see as much as you can during a trip, hopping between multiple cities at lightning speed and making the most of those limited vacation
The Top 8 Benefits (and a Few Considerations) of Ultralight Travel
You’re probably painfully aware by now that I’m a huge proponent of ultralight travel. For the uninitiated, ultralight, or one-bag travel generally means fitting your entire packing list into a backpack, usually about 30-40 liters in capacity. I’ve written about my packing list, which I use for
Travel During the Coronavirus? Please, Just Don’t Do It.
In the past couple of weeks, I’ve dusted off my snowboarding gear and bought a new (uh, used?) cable knit sweater. I even ordered a knee brace (perks of that post-ACL surgery life). All of this in preparation for my upcoming ski/snowboarding trip to Tahoe. Though I’ve
Make the World a Better Place, Ditch Your Rollaboard
Disclaimer, prepare yourselves for a rant about something that most normal people don’t give a second thought. Typically rollaboards, or luggage, in general, don’t really evoke strong emotion from people. I, however, am not a typical person. Enter the rollaboard. The bastard luggage of air travel. The bane
Solo Travel as an Introvert
Picture this: You’re backpacking through Southeast Asia, you meet a group of like-minded travelers, go out for a bowl of noodles, and the next thing you know you’re all plotting your next destination together. I think deep down we all have this image in our mind when we
A Poem and Tribute to the Dive Bar
Oh the humblest of watering holes How you do stand the test of time! You always seem to hold a range of souls And cold beer hardly more than a dime The clinking, the clanking of glass The friends, both old and new Where many nights do pass And if
How to Find Cheap Housing for Your Trip
Hostels The most obvious answer for solo travelers. Hostels provide a cheap and convenient option for people, but that does come at a cost. Pros * Can be extremely cheap * Flexible booking, can usually be booked up last moment * Meet new travelers * Usually have a cheap bar attached Cons * You’ll
Travel Workouts and Tips for Extended Trips
Travel and exercise seldom go hand in hand. Let’s be honest, the last thing you want to think about between gorging on street food and a few pours of the local hooch is your workout routine. However, it’s an important part of making your experience better, especially if
Why You Should Get Lost in a New City
Before I head to a new city, I love doing research. I think many people would agree that it might even be the best part of your vacation. The food, the sights, the history, all feeding the insatiable wanderlust within you. This anticipation and excitement all wrapped into the weeks
