Most people think that winter is a time of dark, short days, cold weather, and gloomy atmospheres. While some of these stereotypes may be true, it doesn’t need to be the time to hibernate and dream about summer days and traveling the world. Traveling in the winter actually has many pro’s to it, and not as many con’s as you might think, if you approach it with the right attitude. Below is a list of my top five pro’s of traveling in the winter.
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While you are traveling, especially if you’re staying in a hotel room, eating out in restaurants can get tiring, and expensive! Sometimes you just wish you could cook a meal and stay in for the night, but how do you do that when you stay in a hotel? Well, there are actually a lot of meals you can prep right in your room, using the basic items that are already there! Here are my top five tips for cooking in your room and helping you save money in the process!
Continue ReadingPost-Travel Blues
Post-travel blues are something that most people don’t talk about that much, but almost all travelers have experienced. At the end of an amazing, life-changing, full of adventures trip, you are back home, and you may find that you feel a little bit, well, bleh. After a few days, people don’t want to hear about your trip anymore, they’ve moved on from the excitement of you coming home, and life goes on… But what about you? You’ve just had the best time traveling, and but it feels like at home, the only thing that’s changed is you. Lets talk about how to deal with post-travel blues, and hopefully avoid the full brunt of their affects.
Continue ReadingTravel Credit Cards Advice
There are many different credit cards to choose from that all offer different types of travel benefits. It’s important to choose the card that’s right for you, and that all starts with deciding what kind of benefits you are looking to get from your card. Do you want points that are redeemable at hotels or airlines? Do you want credit towards baggage fees and other airlines fees? Are airport lounges and their use important to you? These are all questions you need to think about before choosing the card that’s right for you.
Continue ReadingHotel Room Workouts
When you’re traveling and on the go, you don’t always have access to a gym or fitness equipment. There are plenty of workouts that don’t require equipment though, and most bodyweight movements, if not all of them can be done in smaller spaces, like your hotel room! Below I’ve listed some of my go to hotel room workouts, and they can easily be modified or made more difficult to fit your fitness levels.
Continue ReadingBackpacks or Suitcases for Carry-on
Both backpacks and suitcases have pros and cons when traveling. When it comes to your carry-on luggage though, which should you choose? Well it all comes down to personal preference, but below I’ve outlined the pros of both, to better help you chose! Through experience, you will learn what works best for you, and remember that it can be different for every trip.
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