Author: Jane

  • Women’s packing list for five nights in Puerto Rico

    Women’s packing list for five nights in Puerto Rico

    Since I appreciate seeing what other fellow travelers pack when they go on their adventures, I figured I would share with you my women’s packing list for Puerto Rico. Continue reading to see what I put in my bag for our five-night stay in the Caribbean. And if you have any questions about the items I…

  • Exploring Alaska Part 2: Experiences

    In the Part 1 of this discussion on Alaska, we recommended some places to visit if you are fortunate enough to visit this beautiful state. This post will talk about some fun Alaska experiences and adventures to have. In no particular order, here are a few things that I particularly enjoyed and would recommend to…

  • Tips for Choosing a Travel Companion

    Tips for Choosing a Travel Companion

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    I have been lucky enough to find some great travel companions over the years. But I understand that it can sometimes be difficult to find like-minded people to travel and explore this world with. Unfortunately, I do not think there is a magical formula to finding good travel companions. However, I do have some tips…

  • Exploring Alaska Part 1: Towns

    Exploring Alaska Part 1: Towns

    During the summers before and after I went to grad school, I spent the four months working at a helicopter company located next to Denali National Park in Alaska. It was glorious. I love Alaska; next to Idaho it is probably my favorite state. In addition to being an excellent way to escape real world…

  • Train Travel Tips for Two Weeks in Canada

    Train Travel Tips for Two Weeks in Canada

    Taking the train across Canada was a dream come true for me. I do not remember when I first learned that it is possible to ride a train across Canada, but I was young and it remained a dream of mine for many years. After my good friend from college and main travel companion decided…

  • Rental Car: How to Guide

    Rental Car: How to Guide

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    A few weeks ago, B and I went and visited the North Cascades National Park, via the Spokane, Washington, airport. Upon landing, we made our way to the rental car desks. As you can imagine, the rental car section of the Spokane, Washington, airport is not particularly large. The fact that it took us a…

  • Checking the Pendleton Round-Up off my bucket list

    Checking the Pendleton Round-Up off my bucket list

    The Pendleton Round-Up has been on my bucket list for years and I have finally checked it off! I am going to tell you all about it, but first, let’s talk for a minute about bucket lists. Now you may not be quite as obsessed with lists as I am, but still, a bucket list…

  • A weekend in the North Cascades

    A weekend in the North Cascades

    As has been mentioned a time or two, I’m a bit of a fan of National Parks. Likewise, B and I are big fans of getting away for short weekend trips. These two likes came together last weekend when we ventured northwest to the North Cascades National Park in Washington. Read on to learn what…

  • Tips to Packing Light [Tips and Tricks]

    Tips to Packing Light [Tips and Tricks]

    Last week I talked about the gear and tools that help in packing light. This week, I am going to talk about some specific packing light tips for women. These are the tips and tricks I actually use while on vacation. There is a lot of advice out there and I feel like I am…

  • How to stay safe while traveling

    How to stay safe while traveling

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    Traveling can be a scary concept, but that doesn’t mean you should do it. This post highlights tips to help you stay safe while traveling. But first: Know that things can go wrong anywhere The world can be a scary place. And with the bombings in London, Paris, Rome (the list goes on and on),…