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Gypsy Life Hacks

Gypsy Life Hacks

WARNING: The following are a collection of tips acquired after many years of hotel living and airport navigation. Some are purely the product of this one traveler’s neuroses, but what the hell. If they can bring... Read More

9 types of accommodations to help you follow your bliss for less

9 types of accommodations to help you follow your bliss for less

There’s no denying that staying in traditional hotels can be great, though budgets can be tight and sometimes we yearn for the type of travel experience that only comes from staying somewhere a little more... Read More

Why not having found your soulmate (yet) is a blessing

Why not having found your soulmate (yet) is a blessing

As kids we are taught that happy endings occur when the prince marries the princess. Society certainly promotes this fairytale around the idea of finding that perfect person and living happily ever after. If you’re like... Read More

Born to Wanderlust: Thirsty

Born to Wanderlust: Thirsty

Wanderlust. I’m not sure that term was invented when I was three years old, but by that time the bug had bitten. My mom loves to tell me that the only way I would feel... Read More

how to live everyday like you’re traveling

how to live everyday like you’re traveling

One of the things I love most about traveling is that traveler mindset – where you feel limitless, want to explore everything, try new things, and meet new people. It’s an amazing feeling while out... Read More

Solo travel: 5 Reasons why it’s a Must

Solo travel: 5 Reasons why it’s a Must

I didn’t travel by myself until I was 28. It’s not that I never wanted to, though I must admit, I was scared. I was also one of those people that always had excuses as... Read More

Holly Go (Packing) Lightly

Holly Go (Packing) Lightly

Essentials only, ladies! After years of over-packing, I have found that keeping these five simple tips in mind have helped me master my getaway weekend packing game 1) Soak sessions: You can always (okay, almost... Read More

TRAVEL TIPS: HOW TO PACK THE PERFECT CARRY ON

TRAVEL TIPS: HOW TO PACK THE PERFECT CARRY ON

Let’s be honest: travel can be challenging. With liquid restrictions, overbooked flights, and sky-high charges for checked baggage, it can seem overwhelming trying to figure out how to get everything in the right place. Luckily,... Read More

Expanding your horizons: Why it’s not so scary to make a change

Expanding your horizons: Why it’s not so scary to make a change

They say all you need is one person–one single person to believe in you, and it can instill within you enough magic to move mountains. I don’t exactly know who “they” are, but I believed... Read More

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