What Are Your 2018 Travel Resolutions?
Well I think we can mostly all agree that 2017 was a dumpster fire of a year. A few good things happened, but a whole lot of bad things too. …
Trip Planning
Preparing to Move Abroad- Part Two
Back in August I wrote about the many preparations we were taking to move abroad at the end of October. Well the end of October is here! It’s hard to …
Responsible Travel: Yes, You Can Do Something!
This is the second installment of my responsible travel initiative that was spearheaded by a recent visit to Portland to stay with Hostelling International’s Portland Hawthorne location and attend their …
River Cruising in Your 30s is Unexpectedly Awesome
So…you know you’re…umm…a bit younger than the typical demographic, right? That’s my 60-something mom speaking, giving me a gentle warning over Facetime that my husband and I quite possibly just …
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How I’m taking 12 Trips in 12 Months While Employed Full-Time
“You’re not allowed to take a vacation. Only the partners can take a vacation,” he said a monotone voice that implied he was unmoved by the message he was delivering. …
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The 3-2-1 Travel Rule
Let’s face it, millennials get a bad rap. But as far as I can see, my friends and colleagues who fall into the millennial category are hard workers, politically engaged …
The Best Travel Backpack for Your Next Adventure
I recently had a friend ask me for suggestions for a backpack for her move to Southeast Asia coming up. I spent a year living in Bangkok, Thailand myself and …
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Planning Our Japan Itinerary Using Trip30
I’ve been talking about it nonstop for weeks, but I’m not sure I ever formally announced int on the blog so here we go: Mike and I are going to …
How to Handle a Travel Disaster
There’s this startlingly accurate Paul Theroux quote that says “travel is glamorous only in retrospect.” Travel is sometimes messier and more stressful than many of us would like to admit. It means putting yourself in …
So You’ve Just Graduated College…Now What?
You’ve donned your cap and gown, gotten a diploma with your name on it, and moved on into the real world. This is quite possibly the most terrifying, thrilling, and …
Awesome Destinations for Your First Solo Trip
I’m a firm believer that everyone should try traveling solo at some point in their lives. You may have plenty of friends and family members who make for wonderful travel …
Exploring Your Roots Through Travel
Growing up, I lived a fairly culturally ambiguous life. Though I am Filipino by blood, I was born in the US and have attended predominantly white, middle-class schools for most …