 Everyone knows that traveling in the car with others can be a stressful situation. Everyone has different music preferences and bathroom schedules, but it doesn’t mean it has to be a headache. There are things you can do to make the trip easier on yourself, and everyone else, so the journey part can just…
Some of us may have our carry-on packing down to a science, but what’s in that personal item of yours? When I am at home, my purse is full of everything but the kitchen sink. When I’m traveling, I have to be very selective of what goes in my purse and what stays home. I…
If you’ve ever wanted to know what you look like when you’re completely exhausted, without makeup and dehydrated, try planning an epic trip with lots of flights, hiking and moving around. When you have a very intense on-the-go travel schedule, especially an outdoorsy one, it can become harder and harder to look your best. (Especially…
When I go to the airport, I like to wear something that is casual, comfortable and semi-stylish. Â I really like to have all my items ready with me in my backpack, such as an over-sized scarf that keeps my neck warm, but also can be used as a blanket on frigid airplanes.
Written by: Heidi Papworth When my brother called me and suggested I come home for the Fourth of July cookout at his place, I told him that I hadn’t seen any money growing on the palm trees out front of my studio apartment. After all, I don’t consider flying home to be cheap. All of…
 Last minute, we decided to take a little overnight road trip from Columbus.  We wanted to go somewhere fun, but also make the journey fun as well.  What we learned is that trips go by so much faster, even with little 10 minute stops along the way to see something new.  When you know…
 I went on a cruise recently and learned a few things that I like and don’t like about cruises.  This is the third cruise I’ve been on, and I’ve gone on two different cruise lines.  There are pros and cons to everything, and a cruise is no different.  I tend to enjoy the…
If you were going to a deserted island and you could only fit five liquid items in your quart-sized bag, what would you choose? At home, you may have a routine that includes using every kind of lotion, gel, and make-up item available to you. When you’re limiting yourself to one small quart-sized bag, you have to be very…
 When you’re going from the hot city streets to a cold mountain landscape in one trip, packing light can become a challenge. You may be frantically wondering how you’re going to fit rain boots, snorkel-gear and multiple coats in your carry-on. When dealing with mixed weather for travel consider a few of these tips…
In an effort to prepare for a five-day camping extravaganza in Chile where I will not be able to bring any hair tools, I’ve been trying out new “no-heat” curling styles. Â I figured this is not only good for camping, but also would be a great way to limit the amount of appliances you bring…
Everyone always says, “never travel on a holiday weekend.”  And yes, it’s true that holiday weekends are much more crowded and harder to maneuver, but it’s not impossible.  Sometimes it just works out to be the best for you, especially if you have paid holidays and limited vacation days. This was the case for us two…
Every country you visit has a lot of history. Â I never know all the history of every country, how could I? Â Not even people who live there know all their history. Â (Or any of it.. I’m talking to you, America.) Â But it’s helpful before you go to brush up on some basic facts about the…
You don’t have to go to Paris to take a journey. Â A journey can be a road trip to another city, a small overnight trip to somewhere not too far from you. Â Whether it’s money, time or other commitments, you can’t always shell it out for a big trip, but that doesn’t mean you can’t…
Back by popular demand, we’re going to plan a fake trip. Â This time, we’re going on an International excursion. From Central Ohio, the cheapest international destinations are going to be ones in Central America, the Caribbean, or Mexico. Â You can take an inexpensive cruise to any of these destinations, but you know me… I gotta…
One of the best parts about traveling as a couple, or with friends, is the number of games you can play together when you’re waiting around for a flight or waiting in line at a museum. Â I tend to plan “epic” trips which involve lots of flights, train rides, buses, metros, and activities. Â Because of…
If you’ve been to my house, you’ve seen loads of photographs of me and my husband in all different places.  And people always ask me, “Who took that picture of you?  It’s beautiful.”  Depending on which picture it is, I can reply with “a rock,” “a counter top,” or “the ground.”  We’ve become experts at taking pictures…
Since last week’s post was so much fun, I wanted to try again. Â But this time… I’m going to take my husband on my trip. Let’s say we started saving $100 in January, and by the time the fall comes around, we’re itching to go somewhere. Â For starters, I want to handle the objection, “I…
Deciding on your main travel bag can be an arduous task. You want to be versatile and comfortable, while also being able to carry all your essentials. Regardless if you chose a rolling bag or backpack, it needs to fit in an overhead bin. In order to determine which bag would be best for you,…
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