How often do you think about health and wellness while traveling? Probably not often, huh. Me neither. It’s something I still have to force until it becomes habit. So, as a first post in our Travel Health and Wellness series, we’re going to start simple and talk about refreshing during transit days. Once we’re all … More The art of the airplane/airport refresh.
We’ve seen those flyers who constantly dig around in the overhead bin during the flight, and maybe we’ve been that person. But do you really want your crotch in your seatmate’s face, or to get scolded by flight attendants? With planning and organization, you don’t need anything in your overhead or checked bag, and can … More What to carry in your “personal item:” Or, how to stay out of the overhead bin.
In our previous post on food, The Joy and Practicality of Grocery Shopping Abroad, we talked about how amazing the grocery shopping experience can be when you’re traveling. It’s an event in itself, and leads to new favorite snacks and gifts. And now that your shopping is done, it’s time to eat. Why should I … More Save Money: Ideas for eating at “home” abroad
“Find out how other people live and eat and cook.” Anthony Bourdain One of the best ways to learn about a culture is through its most simple food. But a travel complaint we hear all the time is that eating out every day gets expensive. Yes it does. But what if we told you that … More The Joy and Practicality of Grocery Shopping Abroad
Why create a travel document Creating a travel planning document gets important information out of your head and email inbox, and all into one place. It may sound old-fashioned, but I like to have my travel plans on paper in case something happens to my phone, or if I’m stuck without a reliable wifi signal. … More Google Docs for Travel Planning: Easy, free, collaborative, cloud travel planning all in one place.
It’s hot in the northern hemisphere and it’s time for a swim. If you are able to find a secluded beach right now, that’s the biggest win; bring some of our ideas with you in your cooler. If not, you can play beach at home. So far, I have only been to the Big … More TFH Series Post #2: The Big Island Beach Picnic
If you have any spare time during this pandemic quarantine, while you’re planning your next overseas trip, start learning the language now! Learn what you think you need to get by, and then double that. We’ve compiled some of our favorite tips and tricks to help you get inspired. The American English speaker’s dilemma “According … More Language Learning: Start now, and get by now.
Traveling well includes taking the time to listen to a wide range of voices. We fully understand that travel blogging has been whitewashed and over-processed. If we don’t often identify with the content from the travel community, we can imagine how frustrating it would be for a person of color to see themselves in the … More 9 Black Travel Bloggers to Follow
INTRO As much as it pains me to say it and for all of us to think about it—we may not be traveling for awhile. At least not in the way that we think. Our “Travel from Home” (TFH) series is designed to help you build a fun evening at home that itches the travel … More TFH Series Post #1: Picnic in Paris
Sherpani Sojourn Tote Reading travel bag reviews is a total slog. You need specific features, but often only get vague descriptions. So when I finally found the bag I’d been searching for, I had to let the world know. This bag isn’t perfect, but hot damn if it isn’t close for most uses. If you’re … More Daypack for Light-ish Travelers
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