Author: Jane
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Hiking on your vacation
Hiking on your vacation is an excellent way to experience the natural wonders of a destination. Even if you wouldn’t normally consider yourself a hiker, I can guarantee (okay maybe not really, but there’s a very high probability) you will see something incredible if you include a little outdoors time in your next vacation planning.…
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DIY travel spice kit: easy, affordable and convenient
I don’t claim to be a foodie and my palette is anything but refined. But a travel size spice kit does make it into my suitcase on certain trips and I am glad for it. I decided to make my own, personalized spice kit and I recommend you do the same. A DIY travel spice…
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Incorporating music into travel
I recently came across an interesting article; the gist was that more and more frequently, music is driving Millenial’s vacation choices. As I reflected on some of the statistics found in that study, I realized music is a large component of my adventures. This post will discuss how incorporating music into travel can lead to…
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DIY Airplane Facial Kit: Pamper your Skin on a Long Flight
In this post I share the steps I took and the products I used to make a DIY airplane facial kit that provided a nice distraction and a little pampering on an overseas flight to Europe. Note: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning if you buy something through one of these links, we may…
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Traveling with a herniated disc: 9 tips to ease your back and brain
Below are nine tips and suggestions I recommend if you are traveling with a herniated disc or are recovering from back surgery. As we get older, our style of travel evolves with us. That is fine and totally makes sense. Unfortunately, some of the unpleasant things that come along with getting older, or just living…
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Five things to love about Portland, Oregon
There is no end of fun things to do and see in the City of Roses. Here I share five things to love about Portland, Oregon. Portland is a fun city. It makes a great weekend getaway and is an ideal spot for a girls trip. I recently spent a long weekend in Portland with…
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Tips for Traveling Locally
This post will discuss tips for traveling locally–in your state or in your region. Why? Because the world is experiencing a pandemic, as we’ve detailed our recent travel experience with COVID 19. When I was talking with a friend recently about her travel plans for 2020, she said she was planning on just laying low…
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A trip to Europe cut short by Coronavirus
The following is a sequence of events for a trip to Europe cut short by Coronavirus (Covid-19) for three friends from the U.S. The Coronavirus cut our 10-day trip to Austria and Slovakia down to just four nights in Austria. Here is the sequence of events for canceling our plans and catching an earlier flight…
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Travel jewelry for the low-maintenance traveler
I am pretty low maintenance normally, but on a trip I take it to the next level. (I don’t necessarily see this as a good thing….just how it is.) At home, I have a nice selection of bracelets, earrings, and necklaces that I rotate out and wear depending on my outfit. On a trip though,…
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9 ways to build anticipation for a vacation
Thoughtfully preparing for a trip can make your vacation even more fun and memorable. Below are nine ways to build anticipation for a vacation. We’ve mentioned before that a trip is made up of three phases: pre-trip, trip and post-trip. All three are an important part of your vacation. In this post, I am going…
