• giveaway - travel tip

    WINNING WEDNESDAY STARTS TOMORROW!

    We’re leaving for New Zealand in about a month, and I’m gearing up (literally) to go! To celebrate, I’m giving away some of my favorite travel gear! Packing gear, space saving, lightweight, organizing, travel size…. you name it! We’ll have 4 weeks of giveaway….. so check back tomorrow to see…

  • city guide - travel diary - travel tip - weekend trip

    Charleston City Guide

    Charleston – what can I say? You’re a gem.If you’re looking for somewhere beautiful, charming, relaxing, delicious & quaint, Charleston is the place for you. We stayed at a hotel in North Charleston, but I would suggest staying closer to the city center. The city is very walkable, and you’d…

  • international - travel tip - visa

    Do I Need A Visa?

    When visiting a new country, you should ALWAYS ask yourself this question as soon as your flights are booked – do I need a visa?A visa is a way of verifying you’re in good standing with your government and to track who is entering their country.  I found a wonderful…

  • packing tip - snacks - travel tip

    Healthy Travel Snacks

    Airport food can be a NIGHTMARE. It’s come a long way in the last several years, with great restaurants like Lemonade in LAX or the amazing salad bar from CIBO in La Guardia, but if you’re flying to major metropolitan airports like Ithaca, NY, Chattanooga, TN or Rapid City, SD,…

  • airbnb - hotel - travel tip

    Can I Trust Airbnb?

    Can I trust Airbnb?  How do you know if Airbnb safe?  I’ve been asked these questions many times by people who haven’t tried the delight that is Airbnb, and my answer is YES – you can trust Airbnb. However, just like anything else, a little research & information will go…