No, Mom, this is not an announcement of any sorts. You’re probably thinking “What experience does she have traveling with children?’ My honest answer: None. A few of my readers have expressed frustrations with airlines and their policies varying from…
In My Suitcase: The Perfect Slip-On Shoes
Whether I’m boarding a one hour flight back to Nebraska or about to embark on a 14 hour flight, I always find myself wearing some type of slip-on shoe. The hassle of taking off and putting on my shoes in…
A 12 Hour Layover in Hong Kong
The notion of booking extended layovers to explore a destination is started to become a norm in the travel world. You would be amazed at what you can accomplish during a long layover. Gone are the days of spending the…
A Quick Guide to Bangkok
Thailand, in general, was my first adventure to Asia. I had absolutely no idea what to expect, and honestly, I do not know if a description would have done it justice or prepared me for the adventure The constant chaos,…
Quick Guide to San Francisco
Sometimes you find a place when traveling that totally resets you. After spending a quick weekend with a close friend in San Francisco, I found myself refreshed after spending a good chunk of 72 hours outside, in the sun. Something…
Chicago Staycation: The Waldorf Astoria Chicago
We found ourselves with a long weekend a few weeks back, and my husband and I figured it was a great time to take advantage of the slow season. Travel Tip: January & February are dead months for Chicago hotels….
The Best Travel Apps for 2017
With a unexpected trip this last weekend and less than 24 hours to book my flight, I found myself scurrying to find a flight that wouldn’t break the bank. I turned to my trusty travel apps and found myself an…
Guide to Chicago Theater
I’ll be the first one to admit, I definitely do not take full advantage of what Chicago’s theater scene has to offer. But as I stated, I am resolved to mix things up this year, and I am excited to…
VIDEO: Honolulu Trip
I don’t know what is more entertaining when creating these videos: the actual finished product or watching the unedited cuts from the camera. If you could only hear the audio or watch the numerous clips of me being knocked down…
How to Reset After a Trip
Real Talk: I was terrible at the beginning of 2016 about balancing traveling and my day-to-day routine. It took a few failed attempts to figure out what really worked for me. In July, I found myself returning from a trip…
A Weekend in Paris
How long do you need? All we had was 72 hours, a weekend in Paris, and it ended up being one of our best trips yet. We were unsure on what we would accomplish, but all we knew was that…
10 Tips to Do Before You Travel Internationally
Does anyone else find themselves with an endless “to-do” list before taking an international trip? I feel like I have been running a million errands before our flight on Thursday. No matter how many times I travel, I seem to…
