Museums are magical places that are equally enjoyable to visit in your hometown or when traveling, and if you can’t get away on a trip, or if most everything else is closed, visiting museums in your local area is a great way to have a travel experience in your own backyard. There’s always something new … More Museum Nerd Series #1: National Geographic Museum, Washington, D.C.
Why I like staying with people, and how not to be a jerk about it I began writing this months ago, when I felt downright sheepish in suggesting people consider traveling somewhere to stay with friends and family, like I was some kind of cheapskate who can’t afford a hotel room. What a difference five … More A Little Less Solo and a Lot More YOLO
Welcome to TrekSimple, where two lifelong friends share our love of travel, stuff we’ve learned along the way and seek to inspire you to explore the world – or at least your corner of it! Who We Are We are two 30-something (okay, almost 40-something) women who grew up in a small coastal town in … More Introduction: TrekSimple
I’ve been hearing the packing cube hype for a while now, but hadn’t pulled the trigger on purchasing a set for myself. I felt confident in knowing how much stuff I could shove into a bag. I’ve taken cold-weather international trips with only a carry-on. “Packing cubes, I don’t need no steenking packing cubes,” I … More Packing Cubes: It’s Hip to Be Square
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