If you know me then you know I LOVE LISTS!! I get so nervous about forgetting things that a list helps calm my anxiety. Getting ready for a trip can be really stressful because there are so many little things to remember. I thought I would share with you my to-do list for a trip …it’s a lifesaver!
Solo travel can be intimidating but also good for the whole family. I love my kiddos but it’s also nice to get away and have some “Me Time.” My kids don’t mind because they know I recharge, regroup, relax and come back with much more patience. My husband doesn’t see the fun in traveling alone and often asks me why I’d want to do it. Friends seem shocked when I tell them I’m doing a solo trip and ask me if I’m bored and what I could possibly do while I’m there to entertain myself.
You’ve got to eat so why not make the most of it. This trip is all about you so find something the rest of your family may not enjoy. I always find it’s the perfect time for sushi, Thai, or Indian, since not everyone in my family will eat it. It is also a great time to get room service, pour a glass of wine, and eat pizza in bed without anyone asking if they can have a bite!
I plan everything out when I’m on a trip but when I’m alone I often leave down time to wander the streets or take a drive to see where it will lead me. I’m open to changes in plans and welcome last-minute adventures.
Who doesn’t like to save money when possible? Traveling can be expensive, but with a bit of strategizing you can bring down the cost. Try these 15 tips on your next vacation and your wallet will thank you.
When many people imagine Iceland they immediately think of the Blue Lagoon. Pinterest is flooded with pictures of this amazing man-made geothermal pool. It is a great way to start or end your vacation since it is so close to the airport and the whole family will have fun there.
Here are 10 tips on doing the Blue Lagoon with kids:
Vacations are the perfect time to immerse yourself into a new culture. Many people like to feel like they are part of a new community and experience what everyday life is like there. So how can you feel like a local when you are a tourist? Sounds impossible? Here are 15 ways to travel like a local:
If you want to travel like a local, a condo/townhouse/house will surround you in everyday life. Staying at your own place lets you immerse yourself into the community. Enjoy some coffee in your backyard, people-watch from your front stoop, and say hello to your new neighbors. Check out my article on how to choose the perfect rental.
“We grow great by dreams. Some of us let these great dreams die, but others nourish and protect them; nurse them through bad days until they bring them to the sunshine and light, which comes always to those who sincerely hope that their dreams will come true.”
– W. Wilson
Many of us are taking a pause from traveling, but that isn’t going to stop us from daydreaming. Now is the perfect time to create your Travel Bucket List so you can do a little daydreaming about your next adventure. After all…#wewilltravelagain!
When I was in college I had an English professor that was the stereotypical hippy, turtleneck wearing, book loving, ‘Let’s have class outside’ kind of professor. I absolutely LOVED him! (Ok…it helped that he was also really cute!) He had a philosophy that everyone should have a Bucket List. However, he called it a Life List because it should be about your life, not your death. He suggested always having 100 items on your list at all time. When you accomplish one, you need to replace it with another. As the years went on, a new list was created…my Travel Bucket List.
We continue to believe that in the future the borders will be open, airplanes will cross oceans, people will fill restaurants, and we will all get out our passports.
As for now, take a peek at these pictures to inspire your next big adventure!
We continue to believe that in the future the borders will be open, airplanes will cross oceans, people will fill restaurants, and we will all get out our passports.
As for now, take a peek at these pictures to inspire your next big adventure!
We continue to believe that in the future the borders will be open, airplanes will cross oceans, people will fill restaurants, and we will all get out our passports.
As for now, take a peek at these pictures to inspire your next big adventure!
We continue to believe that in the future the borders will be open, airplanes will cross oceans, people will fill restaurants, and we will all get out our passports.
As for now, take a peek at these pictures to inspire your next big adventure!