I was reading through some travel trends recently and it got me thinking. Many of the very popular tourist destinations are overcrowded and it’s a deterrent to many of us. We want to enjoy these beautiful spaces with some solitude, without all the headaches of crowded travel buses, long lines, and rude tourists. But, we…
Category: Planning
3 things I never go on a trip without (and the weird reason why)
When I asked what people wanted to read about on Instagram, one suggestion was very specific: “what are three things you’ll never go on a trip without, and the backstory for each?” I had to think long about this one, but since you asked for it…
The best travel itinerary recipe
Have you ever followed a recipe for anything titled “the best” and been extremely disappointed? I have. I’ve tried about 10 “best blueberry muffin” recipes, and none of them were as good as my friend Amanda’s. While I know calling this “the best travel itinerary recipe” could welcome some people who don’t like the taste,…
4 things people say before their trip
When people share with me about their upcoming trip, I often hear the same things. I also tend to respond to those things with little tidbits of advice. I try not to be obnoxious, but I am genuinely excited for people to go somewhere that I just want them to enjoy every second of it. …
Trip-planning: it’s not that hard
Sometimes trip-planning requires a little creativity, but it’s not that hard. I used to hear about these elaborate trips people would plan and think “well, I will never be able to figure that out.” The truth is, I can and have figured it out. It’s not that hard!