Over my 15+ years of traveling, I’ve come across some rare gems that have made my life better. No, I’m not talking about packing cubes or neck pillows or any other travel-related products—this list is all about fun discoveries, buy-it-for-life items, and little luxuries I …
Not too long ago, the idea of traveling with wheeled luggage would have made me laugh. Why? Because I was a backpack traveler through and through. I lived by the mantra of carry-on-only travel, but my version always involved a trusty backpack—no wheels, no dragging, …
After years and years and YEARS of searching for the perfect set of travel shoes to pair with the many different outfits I wore on my adventures, I’m happy to say that I finally did it. I have found the perfect sets of travel shoes …
Ah, the travel backpack. There’s something so freeing about traveling with only one bag on your back and nothing in your hands. When I was younger, I’d almost always picked a travel backpack over a checked suitcase due to the sheer practicality of ’em. Traveling …
Heading to Coachella this year? If you’re attending the music festival and camping, then you’re doing it right. Camping at Coachella is like a rite of passage–you gotta do it at least once! Now that you’ve started planning your weekend in the desert, it’s time …
Struggling to find the perfect gift for that next birthday, graduation, celebration, retirement, or holiday? Or maybe you just left it til the very last minute and now you’re scrambling (hey, no judgment here). One of my all-time favorite types of gifts — both to …
When it comes to outdoor apparel and gear, there is perhaps no company more iconic than Patagonia. Patagonia is highly regarded for producing very high-quality and durable products. Whether you’re a loyal customer or a Patagonia newbie, you know the merchandise isn’t exactly the most affordable. …
This past September, I had the pleasure of visiting the Nike Employee Store for the first time ever during a random weekend trip to Portland. I had only ever heard about it in passing, but getting to experience it in person was mindblowing. It was …
If you think you are too poor to travel, it’s time to transform your mindset. Traveling used to be exclusively for rich people, but recently, it has become so much more accessible and so much more affordable. I can’t tell you how many times this …
Not too long ago, I would have laughed at the idea of traveling anywhere with wheeled luggage. Why? Because for the longest time, I was a backpack travel kind of girl. While I practiced and preached carry-on-only travel, I really only ever did it with …