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Top 5 Weird Things I Never Travel Without
It’s been four months since my last epic trip. I know, can you believe my Big Island Adventure was that long ago! My soul is restless again with thoughts of hitting the road again. I have my eye on South America in the fall, and a big trip to Europe the following summer. Every time I come home from a trip, I’m always trying up my preparedness and packing list game for the next time. You would think after over-landing across Africa, or living out of a backpack for a year I’d have it down, but there’s always something. Women have this unshakable reputation for packing everything plus the kitchen sink…
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5 Ways to Save with a Travel Agent
“I’ll just book it online.” Those words were once thought to be the kiss of death for the travel industry. And in all fairness, there isn’t much you can’t book online yourself these days. From hotels, to luxury yachts to a Disney Parkhopper, with the click of a mouse, your trusty credit card and some simple planning, you can throw together a fun getaway. So why bother with a travel agent? Well, it’s not always so simple and the savings aren’t always there – Here are a few ways a travel agent can save you money! When Sh*t hits the fan, you want us in your corner! When I was…
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Photo Essay: The Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center
During a five press trip to Anchorage, it snowed, it rained, but for one day, Alaska did its damnedest to show off, and I was lucky enough to spend a day hanging out at the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center. By now I’m sure you’ve guessed that I love animals, and having done volunteer work with wildlife rehab programs in the past, I had to come here! The Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center “is a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving Alaska’s wildlife through conservation, public education, and quality animal care. AWCC takes in injured and orphaned animals year-round and provides spacious enclosures and quality animal care. Animals that cannot be released into the…
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Visiting New York City: Soak It Up & Feel Like a Local
Visiting New York City during the spring and summer months is an amazing stop-over for those unfamiliar with Gotham’s best. That said, prices can get as high as the August humidity for certain activities, so visiting New York City on a budget requires some research for cost effective diversions, and a bit of pre-planning. Here are several affordable activities in NYC that will make you feel like a life-long New Yorker and give you a sense of the city’s flavor! Museums Nowhere in the world is there a finer and more diverse collection of museums than in New York City. From MoMA, the Met, and the American Museum of Natural…
