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Summer so far ☀️
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Happy Tuesday! I hope everyone is having a great summer so far! I'm enjoying the sunshine in Chicago, from catching up on books, to White Sox games, to planning an insane next year of travel. I have lots of fun travel plans coming up very soon, and I can't wait to share them. Until then, I'm going to try to enjoy the heat in the city this week. If you're up to anything fun this summer, I would love to hear about it! Hit reply and let me know. Make sure you check out the giveaways, sales, and more below. As always, you can follow along with my current travels on Instagram and Facebook! Have a great week :) Sarah Some links in this email are affiliate links, meaning I may earn a commission if you click the link or make a purchase through the link. This is at no extra cost to you. Travel Giveaways Best Buy is giving away a trip to Los Angeles including a VIP tour of Warner Bros Studios. Enter to win by July 19, 2026. FindKeep.Love is giving away a trip to Barcelona to see The Weeknd including hotel and airfare. Enter to win by July 21, 2026 (no donation required). Travel Sales EF Ultimate Break (for travelers 18-35) is having their Summer Black Friday sale. Sign up here to save an extra $100 on your first trip, plus save up to $1000 during the sale! Want to travel with all ages? Check out EF Go Ahead Tours or EF Adventures. You can save $100 on your first trip with Go Ahead and Adventures too when you create an account with my link. Travel Resources Travel Insurance: SafetyWing is my go-to for travel insurance because it covers so much, is easy to purchase for days or months, and is affordable. Many credit cards also include travel insurance. Personally, I get SafetyWing on top of my credit card insurance. Learn more about SafetyWing and the benefits of using them in my blog post about travel insurance Flytographer: Flytographer is my go-to for vacation photos. You can book a local photographer in cities around the world for quick, professional shoots that capture your trip without the stress of taking your own photos. Plus, you can save $25 on your first shoot with this link! Learn more and see examples in my blog post about Flytographer. |
Exponential Travels
Helping turn people into confident solo travelers and content creators, no matter what platforms they create on and what audiences they serve.
Happy Tuesday! I've been packing for my next trip, so I thought it would be the perfect time to answer a question I get a lot: what do you pack that you actually use on all your trips. Here are a few things I bring on almost every trip. They make my life a lot easier when I'm on the road. Dry bag: Perfect for beach days, boat tours, kayaking, and protecting your electronics if you get caught in the rain. Microfiber towel: Lightweight, dries quickly, and doesn't take up much space. Great for...
Happy Tuesday! I'm so excited to finally share something I've been working on... my Patreon is officially live! Over the past few years, this community has grown so much, and I'm incredibly grateful for everyone who reads my blog, watches my videos, and follows along on my travels. I wanted to create a place where I could connect with you on a more personal level and share even more of the journey. On Patreon, you'll get a behind-the-scenes look at life as a travel creator, including weekly...
Happy Tuesday! One of the things I've been enjoying most this summer is catching up on the long long list of books I want to read. I've been reading lots of travel books, as well as thrillers, mysteries, and memoirs. Here are a few reviews of books I've enjoyed recently: All You Need is Flights by Jen Ruiz On the Hippie Trail by Rick Steves Oh, and anyone that knows me knows that I never hide my true feelings... which you can see in my first 1 star review here. If you have any books you want...