Flying is a luxury, but it can also be a real pain if you aren’t prepared. Anything from getting to the airport, checking bags, getting through security, and being on the actual plane can ruin your trip if you aren’t prepared. If you have ever been that frazzled traveler who is juggling everything and seems to have packed their whole house and is now trying to get it through security, this list is for you! Below are my top tips on how to fly like a pro and not stand out as the unprepared traveler!
Continue ReadingIt’s Time To Book Those Winter Trips!
Let’s face it, summer is coming to a close here in the Northern Hemisphere… Cold weather is coming, maybe even snow, depending on where you live, and the days are getting shorter, darker and gloomier. Whether you love winter, or dread it, there is no stopping its arrival in a few months. This is the perfect time though to start booking a winter getaway!
Continue ReadingHow To Travel In College
It’s back to school time!! This means classes, long lectures, hours spent staying up late cramming and studying, but little time for traveling… Lets face it, traveling while you are in college may seem like a challenge, whether its time, money, indecision, commitments, or any combination of those “excuses”. I traveled in college, and it was honestly one of the best decisions I ever made! You don’t need to have all the money in the world, and you can work around schedules and commitments. The most important thing is to decide where to go, and how you are going to get there, the rest you can work out on the fly! I’ve compiled a list of my top tips and ways to travel in college, on a budget and still keeping up with your studies.
Continue ReadingReducing Waste While Traveling
Traveling can be very wasteful, from the tiny soaps and toiletries in hotel rooms, to the constant consumption of plastic bottles, snacks wrapped in plastic, plastic bags, paper napkins and disposable cutlery. It’s easy to want to grab the most convenient items when traveling, but we can’t forget about our beautiful planet, and trying to reduce our impact, even while traveling. Imagine traveling a planet that we destroyed because we were to lazy or careless to look after properly…
Continue ReadingWhy Everyone Should go on a Road Trip
With the advancement of travel technology these days, the idea of driving long distances may seem a bit antiquated. Why drive 20 hours when you can get there in 3 on a plane? Well I think we have all heard the expression, it’s not the destination, but the journey, this can apply to travel as well! Though, yes, I agree that travel usually is about the destination, the journey can be just as big a part of the adventure, if we let it!
Continue ReadingHow To Prevent Aches and Pains When Traveling
When traveling, especially long distance, it can cause some serious aches and pains, from uncomfortable seats, small spaces, or simply not moving for long periods of time. What ever the cause, we can all agree that it hurts! Below are a list of my top five tried and true, simple methods for relief from travel pains.
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