Travel Lifestyle

Last Trail Before the Veil: Blachelorette Bliss

I couldn’t think of a more perfect spot for my bachelorette than the location of my first solo trip. But this time I shared the experience with five of my favorite girl friends! Thanks to these ladies, I had the most perfect celebration tailored to my tastes of relaxation and adventure. #girlsgonemild 

Solo Travel Truths 

Stepping into solo travel has radically changed my thoughts and beliefs around travel and my relationship with myself. It is now a priority that I take at least one solo trip every year. I think every person, and especially every woman, should go on a solo trip. The experience is an important reminder that you can rely on yourself and of how crucial it is to be comfortable with yourself. If you are contemplating taking a solo trip, check out these solo travel truths to help you prepare you!

Travel Traditions 

The newness of travel is what makes it exciting for most of us. We look forward to being somewhere different, eating different foods, meeting different people, and seeing different sights. But a ritual while on a trip can help you feel even more connected to the experience. Here are four ideas for travel traditions to start this year.

My Top 5 Tips to Afford the Trip You Want

I travel quite a lot, but I don’t sacrifice exciting experiences OR breaking the bank. Part of my personality is being money conscious and doing my best to be smart with my personal finance. But I don’t want to be too freakin frugal on vacation! So these are the top 5 tips I use to save money where it matters (to me). This allows me to spend on the stuff that brings me the most joy. Remember, travel is personal, so think about the things that mean the most to you and put your money where your heart is. 

My Top 5 Travel Podcasts

I love me a good podcast, and these are my top 5 favorite travel pods. These podcasts will expose you to a variety of travel stories, interviews, and experiences. They paint a picture of destinations I can’t wait to explore, expose me to thoughts and perspectives about travel I hadn’t considered, and fuel me with longing to get out and explore more of this great, big, beautiful  world of ours.  And check out the podcast in the number five slot. It may take you by surprise but it’s a podcast that truly influenced many of my adventures. 

My Travel Essentials

There are a few items that stay ready to pack at a moments notice. I have a convenient little basket in my closet where I store my most commonly used travel possessions. And while every trip is different, these items are on repeat for pretty much every trip I take.