Travel is personal, and we all have our own motivations and reasons why we want to travel, and what we want to see and do. Once I took my first major international trip back in 2014, the travel bug bit me hard and I realized how little of the world I had seen. I didn’t … More Setting SMART Travel (and Other) Goals
Many of us respond to uncertainty by diverting our energy to things we can control. Back when there were stay-at-home orders, some people became expert bakers, others started their own at-home workout regimes. And while I don’t feel comfortable pulling the trigger to book an international trip any time soon, and many countries are not … More 5 Ways to Deep Dive into Travel Research
From camping, to glamping, to grandma’s, to Airbnbs…efficient road trip packing is an essential art. Two main ideas: (1) Don’t overdo it, but allow yourself more creature comforts than you would bring on a flight. Having most of the things you need on hand will leave you free to enjoy the journey. (2) Be organized … More Road Trip Packing List
I’m writing this from Caren’s new home in the Research Triangle area of North Carolina… which I drove to. TrekSimple unites! I am here for a variety of reasons, one of which being I keep losing my mind over the lack of travel and seeing people. And while I know flying is very safe, and … More 3 Rules of Road Trip Math
Before the leaf watching season ends, pack a hot coffee and some trail mix and go experience fall on the trails. Whether you live near Northern Virginia or are just passing through, there are tons of gorgeous fall hikes at all levels within about an hour’s drive from DC in any direction. Sorry for the … More 10 Fall Foliage Hikes: Northern Virginia Edition
To all my fellow Travelbugs, I send a giant virtual hug. If you’re not a big traveler, but have friends who are, check on them – things are tough for us this year. Even those of us who have flown and road tripped during the pandemic, and those who feel safe (enough) traveling, we’re all … More Three Things You Can Do Now for Future Travel
I first wrote this article last fall, when COVID was not something any of us even knew about. This year, sadly, I won’t meet my personal life goal of traveling to at least one new country a year – which means I’ll have to make up for it in 2021 or 2022. While an international … More Why I Love Traveling on Turkey Day (2020 Update)
Taking time to move your body during travel is essential, because we’re overindulging and overstressed. And even if your travel is only essential right now, for work or family, you will definitely need the benefits of exercise. Some of this is no-brainer stuff, but, as with much travel wisdom…if you don’t use it you lose … More Fitness while traveling + packing list
Like other Hamilton musical fanatics, My interest in the history of the revolutionary war and the founding of the United States has piqued as a result of the many lyrics of the musical bouncing around my brain at all hours of the day and night. Perhaps the greatest gift Lin-Manuel Miranda has given me – … More Museum Nerd Series #3 George Washington’s Mount Vernon
If you’ve never been to your neighborhood ethnic market or international supermarket, now is the time to start. If you’re stuck not traveling, but you’re comfortable with in-person grocery shopping, exploring these stores is an incredibly fun and delicious way to kill an hour or so. Not only can you stock up on your normal … More Staycation series: Exploring your town’s ethnic markets
