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My top posts of 2017

  • January 01, 2018

Happy new year!  I cry every year when I hear Auld Lang Syne.  Something about that song makes me weep.  I think because it’s an ode to moving on to new things, but an encouragement to never forget what’s behind.  That is something I think is very important. But, on a more trivial note, I’m looking back at my 37 posts in 2017 and seeing what people read the most!

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Packing, Planning, Traveling

Book is ON SALE through Christmas!

  • December 12, 2017

From now until Christmas, my paperback book How to be Your Own Travel Agent is only $6.99.  Take advantage of this low price, because after the holiday, I’m totally racking it back up to the $9.99. But, I mean, it’s a steal either way, right?  And did I mention it fits in a stocking perfectly?  It makes a great last-minute stocking stuffer!

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Planning, Traveling

Coming soon from Traveling with Nina

  • August 08, 2017

I’ve been working on this for awhile, but this is the first announcement on the website.  Because working full-time and earning a Master’s Degree isn’t enough for me (Eye roll… am I crazy person?), I’ve also had another side project going. Coming soon (actual date TBD): an e-book from Traveling with Nina!  (And the crowd went wild.)  I’ve been working on compiling the dozens of blog posts I’ve written on trip-planning into one easy-to-read and easy-to-navigate package for your vacation-planning pleasure.  And yes, it will include “trip-planning documents” like the ones I use!

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Capsule Wardrobe, Hiking, Minimalist, Packing, Planning

Jasper and Banff National Parks: Packing list

  • July 07, 2017

Banff and Jasper National Parks were so beautiful.  They were also a challenge to pack for.  When you’re hiking all day in different climates and going to a few nice restaurants, it makes your packing list grow longer and longer.  I definitely packed more than I needed, but here is what I spent the week actually wearing.

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Accommodations, Booking, Budgeting, Planning, Traveling

6 ways to save money on your next trip

  • March 03, 2017

I’m not saying I’m a cheapskate, but I can be.  I plan quite a few trips every year, so I try to save money where I can.  This means saving on anything from flights to hotels to restaurants to sightseeing.  Here are a few ways I’ve managed to cut my travel expenses.

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