Thanksgiving in New Orleans has always been a favorite time of year for many locals, including myself. It’s the official start of the holiday season, and the temperatures are typically a bit cooler. Visitors enjoy traveling here to see the city and enjoy it just like locals, and part of visiting is eating out. On Thanksgiving Day, there can be …
What traveling all over the world has taught me is that there are frivolous travel items and essential items for traveling on a plane. I’ve packed in every which way, and have narrowed down a list of things that I always take on plane trips, whether it’s domestic or international. The list is going to be geared towards plane travelers, …
As an experienced flyer, I’m very excited to share what I’ve learned over the years so that your experience as a first-time flyer or an infrequent flyer is better than average. Flying is a multi-layer commitment, and it’s important to be as prepared as you can be, whether it’s flying domestically or internationally. I’ve seen many things while at the …
For years I have purchased various winter coat brands even though I live in a near-tropical climate. There is something about winter and being outside with a sufficient coat that excites me, so I continue to buy coats. I’ve got anything from leather jackets to serious cold-weather coats hanging in my closet. In fact, I have an entire closet dedicated …
Solo travel has become my sanctuary, my therapy, my escape, and my biggest teacher. I’ve been taking solo trips since I was 25 years old, and doing the math for you, that’s 20 years. Though many people think traveling solo is scary or sad or lonely, I’m going to lay out all of its benefits that I and many of …
When you travel to Paris enough, you start to develop a preference for the neighborhoods in which you stay. Some prefer the Marais, some the Latin Quarter. Most generally, the left bank and right bank (rive gauche and rive droite, respectively) are the easiest to start. It’s abundantly apparent in my writing that I prefer rive droite, despite many desirable …
Going to the Christmas markets in Germany has turned into a tradition (an annual Christmas market trip) that I absolutely love. Being an American, I decided that Thanksgiving is the most appropriate and perfect time to go. Most Americans are traveling domestically to meet up with families, so getting out of the country is actually a very pleasant process. The …
Being a prepared traveler has come with experience, time, and age. I’ve always been a particular packer, but in my later 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 …
Whether you live in New Orleans or are visiting, it’s nice to not have to shell out oodles of money all the time. While there are many, many worthy things to pay for, I want to help you save some of that hard-earned money. Hence, I’m giving you my favorite free things to do in New Orleans list, from a …
I’ve spent many days in Paris, and many types of days. Some days have been filled with activities and sightseeing and some have been simply strolling around, stopping in at cafes, sipping coffee or wine on a terrasse watching the people in Paris go by. Paris offers it all, and you can take it as slowly or as fast-paced as …
