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 …
Whenever and wherever I travel, I know I’ll be buying something – ok, many things – to take home with me. In this case, I’ll call them souvenirs. We can refer to them as mementos, cherished items, or more junk in our home. Regardless of its label, in the moment of purchase we know we love it, and it’s coming …
I’ll never forget my first trip to Paris as a wage-earning adult. It wasn’t my first visit there ever, but it was as an independent adult. The story is kind of amusing, as many of my travel stories are. I was dating a guy who I was in a spasmodic relationship with, and I told him that the only way …
I’m a big fan of getting away for a couple of days, and weekends are typically a good time for people who work at jobs that require them to be there during the week. If you happen to fall under another category and can work from anywhere or go at anytime, this is still a good read for you. Many …
I wanted to travel to get some time to myself. To get out of my comfort zone and go it alone. While I have traveled alone multiple times, the pandemic had atrophied my comfort around it, and that is precisely why I knew I needed to bust through that discomfort and go on this trip. I knew I would enjoy …
Did someone say something about fun things to do around New Orleans? My hometown?! Playing tourist is something that I grew up doing. From riding the St. Charles Streetcar to perusing the French Quarter Flea Market, my love for exciting activities in my city has not waned as I have become an adult. Discovering new (and fun) things that are …
New Orleans is one of the most special cities in the world, and I don’t say that because I’m from here. To many, it’s a dream, a haven, a safe space, and home. While New Orleans is located in Louisiana, we often say that New Orleans is not Louisiana, nor is Louisiana New Orleans. It is its own unique place, …
8 Things to Do in Kauai Booking a trip to Hawaii was an emotional decision for me. My trip to Paris and London in 2020 had been canceled due to COVID, and the whole next year I was a little lost as to what to do next regarding a big trip. I took some local trips, which were fantastic, Ocean …
