I like to think of myself as low maintenance, but I think the truth is I draw the line at bugs and sweating all night. So, as you can imagine, camping sounded good in theory but I had some concerns. I found the best way to overcome these concerns, and to thoroughly enjoy myself, was… Continue reading Go Camping (without hating life)
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Summer Travel Essentials
Woo hoo! Summer is here! Here are some essentials you’ll find in my carry on this summer. 1. Jawbone UP. This bad boy tracks how far you walk, flights of stairs climbed, calories burned, and reminds you to stay active. It’s fun knowing how many miles you tackled over the weekend! We logged thousands of steps… Continue reading Summer Travel Essentials
Weekend at the Beach Packing List
With a long weekend rapidly approaching, many may be heading towards the ocean! While I won’t be amongst you over Memorial Day, I’m having a little beach getaway with a friend in a few weeks. I can’t wait! We’re only going for three days, so I’m keeping it light on the packing list. I’m not… Continue reading Weekend at the Beach Packing List
Packing List for New Zealand
It took me WEEKS to figure out what I was going to bring to New Zealand. The weather was changing every time I looked, wavering from cold to warm. Not to mention we were traveling a significant distance (over 1400 miles, essentially the distance between Orlando, FL and Minneapolis, MN). We were facing temps between 40… Continue reading Packing List for New Zealand
Gear for New Zealand
While we’re not going on an all out backpacking adventure in New Zealand, we are doing some hiking and fun outdoors-y stuff! Including Tongariro Alpine Crossing, kayaking in Abel Tasman & exploring Waitomo Glowworm Caves! Here is some gear we’re bringing to make the adventure go more smoothly. Travel Tripod Ok, so this might not… Continue reading Gear for New Zealand
Capsule Wardrobe for Every Season
I’m always on a mission to pack less. Carrying on is a way of life and I can’t recommend it enough!What I’ve realized is having a basic selection of clothes for every season is the perfect building block for packing. With these capsule wardrobes, I start with these basics – then add or take away… Continue reading Capsule Wardrobe for Every Season
Packing List for Charleston
We leave for Charleston in a WEEK!So far my list of places to eat & drink is long… and growing. Poogan’s Porch, Cru Cafe, The Black Tap, Fig, Collective Coffee & more…. any I’m missing?Today, the weather in Nashville got HOT all of a sudden. I’m definitely not complaining, I was just surprised. Mid 60’s… Continue reading Packing List for Charleston