Fun and Free Things To Do in Los Angeles
From breezy palm trees to the classic Hollywood sign, Los Angeles is THE place to see and be seen. When my cousin/co-writer Brianna Jade started working in LA for the summer, I was super stoked to visit and cross it off my bucket list! While I’m generally up for...
Fantastic Tips & Tricks To Find Cheap Flights
I was recently in the middle of planning a girl’s trip to Los Angeles to visit my cousin Brianna Jade, who’s currently there for work over the summer. Of course, as the designated family travel agent, I was in charge of booking the flights. That means choosing...
Alaska Summer Packing Essentials For Your Perfect Vacation
Summer is by far the most popular time to visit Alaska. With warm (sometimes even ridiculously hot) temperatures, wildflowers blooming, and wildlife out and about, who can blame visitors for picking the summer months to visit? It’s a magnificent time! If you're...
How To Stay Safe During Earthquakes While Traveling
Earthquakes are terrifying under any circumstance, but they seem especially disorienting if they occur while you're on vacation. When you’re visiting unfamiliar territory, it’s a lot more unsettling! Read on for helpful earthquake safety tips to keep you safe if an...
Must See Places in Colorado – A Bucket List
There are a few states I feel everyone should visit at least once in their lifetime. Our current hometown in Alaska is definitely one of them. We recently spent a week in Colorado and it’s definitely on that list now as well! Colorado is centrally located in the...
Why Westcliffe Needs To Be On Your Colorado Bucket List
Have you visited Colorado yet? If not, you definitely NEED to! There are a ton of amazingly gorgeous places to visit. It’s truly such a breathtaking state! We recently went on vacation to Colorado, as we've heard it's so beautiful. We absolutely loved it! Out of all...
Jet Lag SUCKS – Helpful Ways to Minimize It
Let's be honest, jet lag sucks. I mean, it's often the result of traveling to or from amazing destinations, but it's by far the worst part of air travel. There are ways to minimize the effects of jet lag, luckily! Read on for tips to stop jet lag in it's tracks – or...
The Best Techy Travel Gadgets For All Your Vacations
Living in a technology-filled world, it’s nice to cut back a bit on vacation. But there are still reasons we need our devices. Sometimes it’s just because they make life easier or we just plain enjoy them! Read on for some of the best techy travel gadgets for all your...
10 Essential Things You Need To Cruise In Comfort
Planning a cruise vacation? One of the best parts of being onboard a cruise ship is getting to enjoy the vastness of the ocean. That can make finding things you need a little difficult, however! Sure, there are small shops on board and in many ports, but they can be...
Awesome Tips to Save Your Sanity When Booking A Group Cruise
Planning a cruise is exciting, but also a little overwhelming! It gets even more confusing when you’re planning a family or group cruise. My husband and I were married on the Carnival Dream in 2012, and had family sailing with us. That meant a little more effort had...
The Best Ways To Survive a Long Haul Flight
Living all the way up north in Alaska, with family allll the way down south in Florida, I've become somewhat of an expert on long haul flights. While lengthy amounts of time stuck in airports and tiny airline seats are no one’s idea of a good time, you can make it...
Fabulous Gift Inspiration for the Traveler in Your Life
It can be a major source of stress when it comes to picking perfect gifts for people who love to travel. What present should you get for the person who is always on trips and visiting new cities? From practical presents to extravagant surprises, we’ve got you covered...
Your How-To Guide on Booking Cruise Vacations
Cruising is such a fun way to vacation and feel pampered. Planning your ideal cruise vacation can be quite overwhelming, though. There are so many different cruise lines, ships, departure ports, and destinations! It’s a lot to sort through to ensure you get the most...
The Best Carry-on Luggage to Fit Under Airplane Seats
I recently treated myself to a new underseat carry-on bag. I gotta say, it has changed the way I travel! During past trips, I’d use a cute backpack with just enough room for my laptop, blanket, and snacks for onboard the plane. It was SUCH a headache setting it down...
Helpful Ways To Ease Flight Anxiety When Traveling
Going on vacation can be so much fun! Getting to explore gorgeous destinations and try new culinary tastes is amazing. Getting to experience different cultures is incredibly exciting. Vacations can also be a major source of anxiety, especially if it involves air...
How To Eat & Drink Your Way Through Old San Juan
There’s nothing quite like a sunny Caribbean vacation spot. It’s even better when you get to live in one, trust me! We lived near San Juan, Puerto Rico for 3 years. It was such an incredible experience! I would spend days just wandering around Old San Juan Puerto Rico...
How to Travel With ZERO Liquids in Your Carry-On
Traveling with carry-on luggage only is super convenient. Picture this: you’re wandering the streets of Old San Juan. The streets are bustling with tourists and locals alike, all meandering around. You’re so ready to join in, but first you have to get to your hotel....