Living in California makes us antsy for winter. We crave snow and Christmas weather and yearn for hot mulled cider. But other than watching cheesy Christmas movies and crying into our peppermint bark every night, the only way we can get our Christmas … [Read more...] about Europe in Winter Packing List: 32 Essentials for Christmas Markets & Winter Weather
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The 5 Best Travel Shoes for Men in 2024: Lightweight, Technical, & Field-Tested
Not all shoes were created equally, and not all shoes are up for the challenges of travel. This is something I've come to accept reluctantly, after tossing out countless pairs of ruined Converse shoes, which are what I happily wear every single … [Read more...] about The 5 Best Travel Shoes for Men in 2024: Lightweight, Technical, & Field-Tested
7 Best Women’s Travel Shoes in 2024 – Minimalist, Field-Tested, & Cute AF
It took me years to find the perfect combination of women's travel shoes. Every trip I would stare dubiously at my suitcase, trying to figure out how the heck I was going to cram in the number of shoes I needed to achieve the various activities I … [Read more...] about 7 Best Women’s Travel Shoes in 2024 – Minimalist, Field-Tested, & Cute AF
27 Long Haul Flight Essentials, Plus Travel Tips for Economy Fliers
As a full time travel blogger, I do a lot of flying. It's part of the gig. Except unlike my old corporate job, I don't have the luxury of a corporate card, priority anything, or any other amenities. Every time I fly, I'm stuck back in economy with … [Read more...] about 27 Long Haul Flight Essentials, Plus Travel Tips for Economy Fliers
Essential Galapagos Packing List: What to Pack for the Galapagos Islands
The Galapagos Islands, located off the coast of Ecuador in South America, are a bucket list destination. From the clear turquoise water and white sand beaches to the incredible variety of unique animals and happy, ecologically protected … [Read more...] about Essential Galapagos Packing List: What to Pack for the Galapagos Islands
What to Pack for Colombia: The Ultimate Packing Guide
Packing for a trip to Colombia can be really challenging. After all, Colombia is home to about every diverse landscape you can think of: the tropical Caribbean northern coast; the hot, humid Amazon; Medellin's "eternal spring;" the cool, … [Read more...] about What to Pack for Colombia: The Ultimate Packing Guide
How to Plan a Trip in 8 Practical Steps (& What NOT to Plan)
Planning a trip can feel like both the most exciting AND the most overwhelming part of travel. Sure, creating a Pinterest board full of gorgeous pictures is fun, but then you start trying to figure out the actual logistics and it hits you ... oh … [Read more...] about How to Plan a Trip in 8 Practical Steps (& What NOT to Plan)
What to Pack for South America: 32 Backpacking Essentials
Before we left for 5 months of South America backpacking, we spent months researching what to pack for South America (or rather, I did - Jeremy’s less persnickety about these things). Well, after 5 months of backpacking through … [Read more...] about What to Pack for South America: 32 Backpacking Essentials
The Ultimate Low Maintenance Guide to Makeup & Beauty for Travel
Adventures and makeup don't exactly go together like, say, pb&j. But I refuse to completely abandon my makeup and skincare routine while traveling. Even a long-term backpacker wants to look her best sometimes, especially if it's her honeymoon … [Read more...] about The Ultimate Low Maintenance Guide to Makeup & Beauty for Travel
What Not to Pack for Long Term Travel: 10 Things We Wish We Did & Didn’t Pack
Packing for long term travel: some people leave it until the last minute, but I - of course, you probably guessed - spent months planning, researching, test-packing, and even in some cases, weighing every item for our trip. You’re probably not … [Read more...] about What Not to Pack for Long Term Travel: 10 Things We Wish We Did & Didn’t Pack