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Category: Planning

  • Using Trello to Plan Travel

    Using Trello to Plan Travel

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    A few months ago at work, my office started using a powerful software tool called Trello. Trello allows people to work collaboratively, keep organized and plan events. I have since incorporated all I’ve learned at work about Trello to my personal life and B and I have begun using Trello to plan travel. Because of…

  • A novice’s guide to traveling with essential oils

    A novice’s guide to traveling with essential oils

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    Have you ever tried traveling with essential oils? Perhaps you have read about them and their many health benefits, but are not sure where to start. Or perhaps you know someone who swears their latest vacation would not have been the same without their essential oils and you want that same experience. I have only…

  • Christmas on the road: what to pack, how to prepare

    Christmas on the road: what to pack, how to prepare

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    In 2017, R and I spent our first Christmas on the road and away from home. As the only single gals in our respective families, traipsing across Europe for Christmas sounded like a fine idea. We love our families, but we are lucky enough to see them on a regular basis. And without kids of…

  • Foldable Flats for Travel 2018 [Product Review]

    Foldable Flats for Travel 2018 [Product Review]

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    I review three different pairs of foldable flats for travel. If you are a woman traveler and you have your eye on a pair of foldable flats for your next trip, this post is for you. Note: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning if you buy something through one of these links, we may…

  • Traveling with Family

    Traveling with Family

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    A few weeks ago, my sister and I flew from Boise to Sacramento, where we met up with my cousin from Utah. Our destination was our Grandma’s and Aunt’s house in Northern California. I’m very lucky in that my sister and cousin are also my good friends, but traveling with family brings its own set…

  • Winter Activities to Make Winter Travel More Fun

    Winter Activities to Make Winter Travel More Fun

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    I know not everyone loves winter or winter travel, but there are so many great winter activities! If you throw a little travel into the mix, you have got yourself one hell of a good time. You may choose to travel to a particular destination specifically because it is winter and you want to experience…

  • Ideas for a Girls’ Weekend or Micro Trip

    Ideas for a Girls’ Weekend or Micro Trip

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    Girls’ weekend getaways and micro trips are the best. Wouldn’t you agree? As part-time travelers and single ladies, our lifestyle is quite conducive to mini vacations. So we take full advantage of that whenever we can. Below are 10 ideas for a girls’ weekend getaway or micro trip. I recommend you grab your girlfriends and…

  • How to Travel with Your Parents

    How to Travel with Your Parents

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    Travel with parents, grandparents, first-timers and other novices is a different experience and requires a little different preparation. A couple of weeks ago, I traveled to Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, with my parents. My dad has Lyme disease and we were told a specialist there might be able to help him. Now, my dad will always…

  • Being Pampered in Foreign Lands

    Being Pampered in Foreign Lands

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    Have you ever got back from your vacation and thought, “Man, I need a vacation?” B and I like to pack as much into our travels as possible, but it’s important to remember that a key part of a vacation is relaxation. One way to make yourself relax on your vacation is to schedule in…

  • Planning out Your Trip: a How to Guide

    Planning out Your Trip: a How to Guide

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    On Jane Sees the World we’ve casually mentioned planning a trip in pretty much every post. Then again, it is a travel blog, so this probably makes sense. Both B and I have been asked many times over the years how we pick where to go and decide what we want to do. I know…