Anytime I travel, I know I’m going to be bringing something home with me. Each place I go has a flair of its own, and I try to capture that in whatever item I choose. Traveling has become such a significant part of my life, and I don’t want to forget anything. It’s impossible to remember it all, but a …
There is nothing like New Orleans style cooking. However, it can get really old really fast if that’s all you’re eating in our beloved city of New Orleans. More and more, I am seeing other really amazing options among the good old faithfuls we know so well. Personally, I love nothing more than to try foods from around the world…right …
Travel bags are relatively subjective. It’s all about how you travel, what you travel with, the length of the stay. This article is going to touch on a few different bags and why I love them. I’ve owned the crappy suitcases from Marshall’s and TJ Maxx. Now my primary suitcase is an Away bag. They’ve all served their different purposes, …
Being a prepared traveler has come with experience, time, and age. I’ve always been a particular packer, but in my latter years I’ve been much more thoughtful about what and how I pack. There are some trips that I want to carry-on only, some that I want to take a checked bag. Thinking through the method of packing and assembling …
Traveling abroad for the first time as an adult is overwhelming. If you’re trying to plan the trip on your own, your experience can quickly turn sour if you don’t know what you’re doing. While people like myself think it’s a hoot to spend hours researching things, others find it daunting. I was technically an adult when I first went …
Knowing what my favorite travel items for a long flight are has taken me years to get down to a science. At this point in my extensive travels, I would say that I’m knowledgeable about items to take. There is nothing more that I hate than overpacking, although I *may* do it every time. For my carry on items, I …
If there is something about travel that I know for certain, it’s to go with the flow, at least as much as you can. We all have our threshold of tolerance, but the ups and downs of travel can really weigh on you if you’re not careful, easily ruining a hard-earned travel adventure. The word “adventure” could be the theme …
Since I’ve become more immersed in the travel community worldwide, I have noticed how polarizing solo travel is to people. Some people think it’s utterly preposterous, and some can’t go a month without a solo trip. I’m of the mindset “you do you”…which is how I live most of my life and how my brain has come to work. It …
Carnival season can be short or it can be long, but no matter what, when January 6th hits, it’s time to break out that purple, green, and gold. January 6th is a big date for us here in New Orleans. It’s called a myriad of things: Epiphany, King’s Day, the start of the king cake diet, and the most wonderful …
When it comes to Paris, biting off more than you can chew on a trip is a recipe for disaster. I’ve been to Paris several times, and I have definitely toured around most of the central arrondissements, but I have chosen to get to know some more than others. Le Marais is one of the neighborhoods I think is worthy …
