Last month I went to Portland, Oregon on my own. I shared the experience on Instagram and the response was amazing. I got messages from women that I have never met before telling me that they were inspired to take a trip solo. Since the response was great on Instagram, I decided to write a (read more)
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Beach Vacation Packing List
This beach vacation packing list will help you prepare for sun and sand. This is the time of year when I am ready to escape Chicago’s chilly temps and relax on the beach. I am probably not the only person who feels that way. We have reached that time of year when everyone is ready (read more)
Best Places to Honeymoon
It’s Valentine’s Day so it seemed fitting to share a list of the best places to honeymoon – or to just take a romantic vacation. A few of these destinations on my list of best places to honeymoon are high up on my list of places to visit, the others are places that I have (read more)
Arctic Circle Packing List
This Arctic Circle Packing List will make sure that you stay warm in one of the coldest places on earth. Packing for the arctic circle is tricky, it is a remote area so you can’t just run to the store to buy anything you forgot. I did a bunch of research before we headed to (read more)
What to Know About Planning a Trip to Europe
Heading to Europe? I have been traveling to Europe a few times a year for the past few years, and I have learned a lot along the way. Today I am sharing what to know about planning a trip to Europe. I hope this helps you plan your next trip! Booking Flights I love using (read more)
Where to Travel in 2018 (the Best Places I Went in 2017)
Discover the where to travel in 2018 – these destinations where the best places I went in 2017! 2018 is here, and I always love to start the new year by planning some travel. Today I am sharing the best places I went in 2017 – which serves as a handy list of where to (read more)
What to Know Before You Take an International Flight
This list covers What to Know Before You Take an International Flight – Traveling to another country can be a daunting experience. Over the years I have picked up some tips for taking an international flight. Here is a checklist for you to go through before you head to the airport: Check Your Passports Expiration Date (read more)
What Medicines to Pack for a Trip Abroad
I have a little bag of over the counter medicines that I bring with me when I travel abroad. I learned the hard way. There is nothing worse than getting sick when traveling and not being able to find the medicine you need. Medicines can be harder to find abroad, and language barriers add extra (read more)
How to Get Work Done on Vacation
Charles and I travel a lot. One reason we can do this is that we never completely unplug. We don’t let work dominate our time, but we have found a way to be on top of things while making the most out of our vacations. Here are our tips for getting work done on vacation. (read more)
My Makeup Packing List
Ladies, I think we tend to pack too much makeup when we travel. I know that I keep my makeup in a big bag, and I used to just grab the whole thing and bring it with me when I traveled. Now I have a “less is more” philosophy when it comes to packing and (read more)