Let’s face it: traveling can be hard on the ego sometimes. You’re in a new setting, with new norms and rules and etiquettes, and it’s easy to feel like you’re…
5 Handy Hotel Hacks
Essential room supplies – stocking up on local wines 😉 I’ll never forget my first time in a fine hotel. The linens were so soft, like a waterfall of silk,…
Veterinarian Visits Abroad
Spread the word about castration! -Zanycat 😉 On a sunny morning a few weeks ago, I walked down the street receiving more than my fair share of strange looks. In…
Frugal, Flying, and Fabulous
Does First Class feel a long way off? Do you long for the perks of First Class but don’t have room in the budget? Here are some tips to help…
The Secret to Having an Awesome Adventure Vacation
Happiness studies have shown that pre-vacation anticipation gives as much or MORE happiness than the vacation itself. Within days of returning, vacationers don’t report being happier than those who never…
Finagling Females – The Art of the Travel Bargain
Bargaining at the market. Have you ever done it before? Photo courtesy of chinalawandpolicy.com Standing on the side of a dusty road, with lusty, malarial mosquitos nipping at my toes,…
Providence Island and Its Seven-Colored Sea
It’s not easy to get to Providence Island, but after experiencing what it has to offer, it’s even harder to leave. Providence is the smaller of Colombia’s two sublime islands…
Four Words to Change Your Outlook on Travel
Arriving back in the United States after a year in Indonesia, I mysteriously lost my wallet, including my bank and credit cards, driver’s license, and other important documents. Recognizing this…
Crafty Camping
Lakeside campground at Bon Echo Provincial Park, Ontario. 10 tips to help you keep your wallet happy as you enjoy the great outdoors on a great budget When people discuss budget…
Fancy a Flight? How to Leave Town for Less
For all the bad press that airports and airlines receive, I’m still the girl who gets butterflies of excitement when I fly. I love the smell of disinfectant, fast food…
Make Your Own Net: Tips for Conquering the Unknown and Finding Adventure
Make your own travel safety net by getting prepared! Image from moneymagpie.com. As I write this, 9 days, 216 hours and 1,3140 minutes separate me and Guinea-Bissau in West Africa,…
5 Tips to Plunge into Festival Season
Are you ready for this festival season? Here are some tips to help you fully prepare! Festival season is ripe and in full swing. You’ve got your tickets purchased. You’ve…
The Travelin’ Daughter and the Troubled Dad
Dads, letting your daughter explore the world can be the best gift you can give her. Photo from National Geographic Creative Commons. It’s natural for a father to be concerned…
You Snooze, You Lose: 5 Tips to Conquer the Infamous Jet Lag
I’m a big believer in the power of the mind. It’s amazing what we can make ourselves believe if we put our minds to it, both what we are capable…
Prohibition Excursion: The Speakeasy Experience
With the release of The Great Gatsby movie, era-inspired clothes have popped up in retail stores, themed soirees are being held (check out Governor’s Island), and the original book sales…