I am not very qualified to write a guide to good travel shoes, so that’s not what this is going to be. But I’ve read lots and lots of other people’s recommendations and travel shoe blog posts and usually been let down, cursing my sore feet. If you can relate to that, maybe I’m not…
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What is Switzerland Like in November?
As we often do, Kevin and I booked our flights to Switzerland on a whim. He found a great deal ($360 round trip per person from Chicago), and we grabbed it first and thought about it later. Only after that transaction went through and I had the confirmation email in my inbox did I start…
Easy Things to Forget to Pack or Do Before You Travel
When I am getting ready to travel, I am usually good about remembering to pack or do most things. But there are certain ones that don’t really fit into any easy category (such as pieces that make an outfit, items for entertainment, tasks to help with planning, etc.), and I often forget them. Even on…
Hawaii Outfit Round-up
Time for a more vapid post. This may seem superficial, but I know I enjoy outfit round-ups when I’m trip-planning and packing, so I’m paying it forward today. We again took only carry-on bags with us on our recent trip to Hawaii. You might think that packing carry-on for warmer weather would be easier because…
What We Wore in Morocco in November
Morocco is a more conservative country than any we’d been to previously. It’s widely written online that men and women should keep both shoulders and knees covered when traveling there. However, we did see tourists who did not follow this “rule.” Before we left, we checked out some YouTube travel videos, which showed people in…
What are the Toilets like in Morocco?
One of the biggest questions I had before heading off to Morocco this past year was “What is the bathroom situation there??” I was a bit worried about the new-to-me bathroom etiquette, since I am ultra-modest when it comes to privacy. It didn’t help that the only information I could find online skewed scary and…
How to Choose Accommodations
I was recently chatting with a friend who doesn’t travel much. I asked her what she’d be unsure about if she were to plan a trip, and the first thing she said was, “How do I choose a hotel?” She seemed a bit overwhelmed by all the variables that come into play, and safety was…
Reasons to Visit the Bristol Renaissance Faire in Wisconsin
I love immersing myself into other time periods and cultures, no matter where I travel. If you do too, and you like English history, then the Bristol Renaissance Faire on the Wisconsin/Illinois border is for you! The faire is 30 minutes from Milwaukee and about 50 minutes from Chicago, and it is open weekends mostly…
How I Pack Carry-On for 1 Week
Kevin and I spent a week in Norway this year. It was spring, the cusp of April and May, and temperatures ranged from high 40s to mid 70s F. Now this is no problem for Kevin, the man who wears the exact same wardrobe all year round in Wisconsin. His staples consist of thin-material shorts…
My 5 Biggest Travel Mistakes: Part 1
It’s always fun to read about people’s travel mistakes. Today I’m giving you the gift of schadenfreude and detailing a few of my own. I labeled this as Part 1, since I’m guessing I’ll be able to do a Part 2 or more after the next several trips I hope to eventually take. Something always…
Sightseeker 