Are Budget Airlines Worth It?

My last couple of posts have been about saving money while you travel for your travel. A big cost can come from flights, so a big temptation is to find a budget airline, save up to a few hundred dollars! But, is it actually worth it? My answer: it depends. My experience with budget airlines

Tips on Budget Travel

Traveling can get expensive! Here are some ways you can save some money while you travel so that you can enjoy as many sights as possible. Airnbnb’s. I cannot stress this enough. As a kid with my family, we always stayed in hotels. And yes, a nice hotel room with those big fluffy beds and

How to Stay Comfortable On Long Travel Days

In order to see the sights of the world we have to make some small sacrifices. One of those sacrifices may involve long drives or long flights. But what you don’t have to sacrifice is comfort! Here are some ways you can stay comfortable on those long travel days. Wear comfy clothes! I don’t understand

Travel Apps

You know what they say; there’s an app for everything. Airbnb Highly recommend! I’ve barely stayed at a hotel since I created an Airbnb account three years ago. It’s cheaper, typically, and you can rent the equivalent of a whole house for your stay. Some airbnb’s have unique stays, like barns and castles, some are

What I Never Leave Home Without

Stuff to always bring with you whether you’re hardcore traveling or just going down the road. What I Always Have: Headphones These are great for music and podcasts and getting people to not talk to you. Portable Charger Just in case my phone dies. Book Ok, I don’t always have a book on me but

Quick Tips for Road Trips

Get your car serviced and cleaned before the trip. You do not want to break down on the interstate or be stuck in a dirty car for ten hours! Make sure you have a good GPS–though Google Maps is actually readily accurate and reliable. Just be sure you have a way to charge your phone

Tips for Airline Travel

I realize most of us aren’t flying right now. But travel and airports have to open eventually, right? Here are some tips I’ve learned about airline travel. One tip I haven’t quite mastered is this: pack less. When I moved to England for the year back in September, the trolley’s to carry luggage were broken

Master Packing List

1.. Clothes: Shirts Tank Tops Jeans or Leggings Shorts Workout clothes–shirts, shorts, sports bras Dresses or Skirts or Dress Clothes Socks Underwear/Bras Shoes–walking shoes, dress shoes, flip-flops Pajamas Coat or Hoodie Scarfs/Hats/Gloves Swimsuit Jewelry and Hair Accessories like Sunglasses Bags 2. Toiletries: Towels Washcloths Toothpaste/Toothbrush/Floss Face Wash Moisturizer/Lotion Make-Up/Make-Up Remover/Nail Polish/Nail Polish Remover/Nail Clippers/Tweezers Shampoo/Conditioner

Stay Healthy When You Travel!

In the age of COVID-19, we are all wondering how to keep healthy and we probably aren’t traveling right now. But as the world gradually opens up, and our wanderlust increases, we can’t resist travel forever. Here are some general tips to staying healthy when you do eventually travel. Wear a mask. Seriously. I’m sick