I brought in the new year in Charleston and spent some time on New Years day strolling through town in comfortable shoes while coming across historical monuments, centuries-old mansions, cobblestone streets, and Spanish moss oak trees. Here’s a photo montage of my experience:
I spent two days visiting Savannah, Georgia in late December. Here are seven experiences I suggest you have so you can soak up all the magic this lovely coastal city has to offer!
It took some time, but over the years I have refined my packing system. I use 95% of the stuff I bring and the remaining 5% are items I bring for emergencies that thankfully I don’t have to use every time. No matter where I travel in the world, here are the travel items I never leave the house without:
When my sister first told me she was having a destination wedding, beyond the initial excitement my mind went directly to how expensive it would be. I am a budget traveler and really like to make the most out of my money and time. When I saw the total price (flight & accommodation) of 3 days in Jamaica in April was close to the equivalent of my 2 week trips to Africa & Europe, my penny-pinching heart cringed. I know there are definitely ways to go to Jamaica for cheaper, but when there is a specific date and venue already chosen it limits your options. So naturally, given the amount of money I was spending, I made plans to do as much as possible during my stay!
My sister selected Sandals Beaches Ocho Rios, an all-inclusive family resort, as the destination for her wedding. As mentioned in my packing for Jamaica post, this was my first time ever vacationing at a resort! Here’s a review of my experience:
If you’ve been following my How Stay Healthy While Traveling the World series, by now you should know traveling can be AMAZING but can also be exhausting and potentially threatening your health. The first two articles in the series covered important things to do before your trip and essential oils you should have in your first aid kit. Here are 6 habits you should engage in to stay well and enjoy your trip.
During your travels have you ever experienced any of the following: jet lag, nausea, itchy mosquito bites, muscle aches and pain, headache, respiratory infections/common cold, or the bubble guts aka. the preclude to diarrhea? If you haven’t, please tell me your secrets! However, I’m confident that most of us have experienced these health issues while traveling. While we can grab over-the-counter medicine, Mother Nature provides us with natural remedies that give immediate relief to the above health issues and many more.
As much as I LOVE traveling, it can take a toll on your body. Jet lag, exposure to sick people (i.e. bacteria circulating through the plane’s A/C), environmental toxins, even breaking out of your normal routine – all can mess with your health and ruin your precious vacation. Unfortunately, I have been sick while abroad more times that I would like, from recurring flu-like symptoms when I was studying in South Africa to stomach viruses in Thailand, and a few things in between. Fortunately, from being sick so many times, I’ve learned essential strategies to help you stay healthy during your travels (things that I’ve gotten better at over the years). I’ll go over these strategies in a 3-part series in the upcoming weeks.
Reflecting on my Rome trip, I realized that time is just as valuable as money! It’s all about finding the balance of having an affordable stay that maximizes your vacation time. If you want to achieve this vacation sweet spot, here are 3 key things you need to do before you book your accommodation:
An airport layover is a connection point between two cities that can range from 30 minutes to 23 hours long. They can be viewed as annoying or an exciting way to have fun! With the right planning and attitude you can use those bonus travel hours to get out and explore or even contribute towards your future travels.