Today I am sharing everything you need to know about Airbnb, including how to book a place to stay, pick an experience, and how to get started as a host. I have learned a lot about Airbnb as I traveled around the world. I have stayed in over a dozen Airbnbs and done a wide […]
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The Best and Worst Things I Packed for a Trip Around the World
Per request, today I am sharing the best and worst things that I packed for my 101-day trip around the world. Some things held up to being worn again and again, and some things got replaced mid-trip. Here is the breakdown. Some people noticed that I was wearing different clothing towards the end of my […]
The Red Eye Flight Guide
After taking more red eye flights to Europe than I care to count, I am sharing my red eye flight guide. I am teaching my secrets to arriving feeling refreshed and ready to go. There is nothing more exciting than waking up in a new place to explore. Remember when Carrie Bradshaw said, “I want to […]
How to Take Better Travel Photos
Everyone wants perfect travel photos, right? Beautiful photos help you remember your trip, and they look lovely displayed in your home. Today, with some help from my sister, we are tackling how to take better travel photos. Whether you want to take photos of people or places, here are some simple tips to help you […]
What to Know About Renting a Car in Europe
Renting a car in Europe can be a little more complicated than renting a car in America. Today I am breaking down some things that you need to know about renting a car in Europe. What to Know About Renting a Car in Europe Most cars are stick shift. There are not many automatics at […]
25 Lessons I’ve Learned from Traveling 100+ Days a Year
I have always loved travel. Even when I was a kid I loved watching travel shows and dreamt of exploring the world. Now that I am an adult, I travel as much as I can. Last year I traveled 113 days! I have learned a lot of dos and don’ts and tricks of the trade, […]
Easy Ways to Save Space in a Suitcase
Thanks to these easy ways to save space in a suitcase, I bring only a carry on on my trips. I think it is the easiest way to travel. Whether you want to go carry on only, or just save some space, these tips will make packing for your next trip a little bit easier. […]
Why I Travel Alone
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]