How I’m Setting Myself Up for a Super Summer
I don’t think I’ll ever get over the fact that my days of three-month summer vacations are behind me. But, never one to glorify the…
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How to Beat the Post-Vacation Blues
On my flight back to New York from my 10-day solo trip to England, I could not stop crying. I had just met my pen…
Winter Vacation Ideas to Get You Through the Cold
Post-holiday blues are a real thing. November and December envelop me in a whirlwind of cheery holiday parties, gift exchanges, and twinkling holiday lights. But…
Life, Unfiltered: What I Learned From My Instagram-Free Vacation
Recently, I took time away from the busyness of life and spent the weekend with a small group of friends in a cozy hunting lodge…
How to Decide If a Staycation Is Right for You
So, you’ve finally scheduled that much-needed weekend, weeklong, or even two-week break from work. Or, if you’re in school, it’s summer break and your curricular…
6 Out-Of-The-Box Ideas for an Unforgettable Vacation
Different people have different goals when it comes to their vacations. Some want nothing more than to sit undisturbed on a beach, while others crave…
Oh, the Places You’ll Go: Essential Tips and Tricks for Your Travel Needs
As great scholar Troy Bolton once said, “What time is it? Summertime! It’s our vacation.” That’s right, ‘tis the season to maximize beach time, or…
Planning Your Summer Budget in 5 Steps
All too often, I will budget for summer as if there is nothing out of the ordinary going on. Sure, there are special events with…
Ready, Set, Save for Your Summer Getaway
Summer days and cornflower blue skies are just around the corner. A good summer vacation is like a refreshing drink of cold brew coffee: invigorating,…
Money-Saving Travel Tips
Standing naked, dripping onto a grungy tile floor, I realized too late there was no towel to be had. I was just out of a…