6 Things to Consider When Traveling Solo

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Solo travel is one of the best gifts you can give yourself. And while it may seem uncomfortable at first and push you out of your comfort zone, the activities you try, the people you meet, and the culture you experience are all an immersive…

It Wasn’t the Midnight Train to Georgia, but I Did Take an Overnight Sleeper Train from Denver to Chicago

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For some reason, I've found that holiday travel brings out the worst in people. It’s supposed to be a time for cheer, but instead, the airport becomes a place of scrooges, overrun with lines and crowds. People are pushy and curt,…

The Best Carry-On Luggage for Your Travel Style

Content Produced in Partnership with WorldTraveler.com Luggage is no small purchase. You're investing in a bag you expect to use for a long time. Your carry-on is your essential travel partner. It comes with you around the world.…

Everything I Wish I Knew Before Attending Oktoberfest

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I went to Oktoberfest for my dirty 30, and you better believe it was the best way possible to celebrate a milestone birthday (even for a gal who doesn’t like beer…shhh). But there was a lot I wish I’d known about this bucket-list…

11 Beauty Hacks for Lazy Travel Girls to Look Effortlessly Chic on the Go

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I don’t know what it is lately, but it seems like everyone on Instagram would have you believing they’re effortlessly dressed to the nines in full makeup and flowing dresses. This new breed of DIY travel girl next door turned faux fashionista…

Patagonia is Incredibly Hard to Plan, But Totally Worth It Once You Get There

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A lot of people wonder where Patagonia is located because it's basically the edge of the Earth. As far south as you can possible get in South America, the raw wilderness clings to the very tip of the continent. Rugged and untamed,…

22 Things That Surprised Me About New Zealand

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Before we get into the nitty gritty, let’s make one thing clear: I was obsessed with New Zealand before I ever stepped foot on the island. It had been #1 on my bucket list for years, but I had put off visiting because I didn’t think I had…

How to Pack Like a Pro

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While traveling is always something people look forward to, packing is not. As someone who’s had her luggage lost completely twice, I never bring more than a carry on anywhere.

How to Go to Hawaii for Less than $1000 the Week of Christmas

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The stereotypical honeymoon getaway, a lot of people write off Hawaii for being too expensive, something they wouldn’t be able to afford or somewhere they have to save for a special occasion. Not true. As long as you do a little bit of  homework…

5 Ways I’ve Traveled for Free (And How You Can Too)

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People ask me all the time how I get to travel for free. While I have worked for a travel company full-time (which I found through your average old Linkedin post just like anyone other job), I didn’t always get such amazing…