Category: Travel Tips
9 Road Trip Hacks for Ultimate Comfort
How do you take the stress out of traveling? Here are my favorite road trip hacks for ultimate comfort. The idea of traveling is exciting! The overall adventure is awesome! It’s the journey that can often feels long, exhausting or even stressful. Whether you’re in a cramped car with not...
Read morePacking light for a road trip…how to fit 2 weeks into one bag
A two-week road trip sounds like an epic adventure, but there’s limited space in that car. How do you pack for two weeks and fit everything in just one bag? You want to keep your luggage to a minimum as there’s nothing worse that traveling in a cram-packed car on...
Read moreThings you need to know before you go to China
China is well known for its Giant Panda, the Great Wall, tea, porcelain, Feng Shui, Tai Chi and its massive population, but when you travel to the Forbidden City and beyond, there are a few things you should know before you go to China. During the summer of 2015 I...
Read more10 essentials to pack when going abroad
I just returned from a five-week trip around the world, where I logged nearly 27,000 miles. I have been traveling for more than twenty years, the past five as a professional travel blogger. Needless to say, I have a bit of experience with international travel. In no particular order, I...
Read moreTop-10 Backpacking essentials
I attended the 2014 Outdoor Retailer show this year and was introduced to a number of really cool products. As an avid outdoors person, I really enjoy camping and backpacking—since the show, I've been testing out a variety of products. Here are some of the best, and, essential backpacking products...
Read moreRiding the Washington State Ferries
Washington State Ferries is an integral part of the transportation system; most of the routes are to destinations within the Puget Sound area of Seattle. While the ferry system is used as daily transportation for many commuting to work in Seattle, the ferries are also a great way for tourists...
Read moreFive things NOT to do while staying at a B&B
Top Five Innkeeper Pet Peeves... I absolutely love the B&B/Inn experience, some might argue that I've become quite the authority after reviewing so many of them. Because I'm keenly aware that staying at a bed and breakfast is different than a hotel, I felt compelled to try and educate newbies...
Read moreWinter Driving tips and suggestions
It's always a good idea to be prepared before winter driving season arrives. Doing a road trip during the winter months, especially through areas with inclement weather can be a hazardous prospect—I know this all to well after hitting black ice and spinning out of control in sub-zero temperatures while...
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