Happy Thursday! I hope everyone is enjoying the last few weeks of summer! I'm getting ready for a big trip in less than two weeks and I cannot wait. I'll share all the details next week :) Firstly, make sure you check out the giveaways below because there are SO MANY this week. Today, let’s talk about booking tours and activities — one of the best ways to make your trip more memorable. Here’s what I recommend when it comes to timing: Book about a month before your trip. By then, your travel...
20 days ago • 4 min read
Happy Thursday! As I'm getting ready for some incredible trips in the fall, I've been so busy trying to find all the cheapest flights, best hotels, fun tours, and more. It's very overwhelming, and any money you can save on flights helps a lot. If you’ve ever wanted to score cheap flights but don’t know where to start, now’s the time. Thrifty Traveler is running one of their biggest sales of the year — until tomorrow only, you can save 40% on both Thrifty Traveler Premium and Premium Plus....
27 days ago • 2 min read
Using my Campsnap Happy Thursday! I hope everyone is having a great summer (or winter in the southern hemisphere!) Today, I want to share something different I’ve been using on my recent travels and have fallen in love with — CampSnap, a screen-less digital camera. Remember those old cameras with film that you had to take to a drug store to get your photos printed? It's like that, but digital! This little device is perfect if you want to capture moments without getting distracted by screens....
about 1 month ago • 2 min read
Saw my fav singer at MetLife Stadium in NJ! Happy Thursday! I'm finally done traveling for the summer after a few fun weeks seeing friends and family around the US. And WOW, I need the break since I've been basically nonstop since late April. This week, I wanted to talk about some places that I shop for all my travel essentials that aren't Amazon. If you’re looking for new travel gear, there are plenty of other places that offer high-quality products, good deals, and reliable shipping. Here...
about 2 months ago • 2 min read
On the beach in Georgia Happy Thursday! I'm coming to you from Savannah, GA, where I just spent a few nights enjoying the best of Georgia, including southern food and some crazy hot days. Today, let’s talk about why signing up for free loyalty programs is worth it — even if you don’t travel all the time. Many airlines, hotels, and rental car companies have free loyalty programs. These are simple to join and can offer good value over time. I sign up for as many as I can, and it’s paid off in...
2 months ago • 2 min read
At TBEX North America 2025 in Quebec City Happy Thursday! I spent last week exploring a couple cities in Canada, and it was such a great time. First, I was in Quebec City for a travel conference called TBEX where me and a bunch of other bloggers and travel creators learn, network, and most importantly, have some fun! Then I met my mom in Toronto and I absolutely fell in love with the city. It reminds me of Chicago in a way, but more compact. If you're ever in Toronto, don't miss out on the...
3 months ago • 3 min read
Kyoto, Japan Happy Thursday! I'm home from Japan, and if you noticed by my lack of an email last week... the jetlag took me out! However, Japan was absolutely incredible and is now easily one of my new favorite countries. I'll have my full review of the trip in next week's newsletter, and Japan YouTube videos are coming VERY soon! Until then, I wanted to talk about one thing I NEVER travel without: Travel Insurance One of the things I get asked about the most is travel insurance. Should you...
3 months ago • 3 min read
Valletta, Malta Happy Thursday! I'm leaving super early tomorrow to fly to Japan! I can't wait, as I've heard nothing but good things about the country... and it's my 30th country! I'll be exploring Tokyo for a few days before my friends fly in and we spend two weeks touring the country with EF Ultimate Break. (PS - they have a sale with up to 20% off trips until TONIGHT!) In a few days, I'll start sharing stories on Instagram and Facebook, so make sure you're following me to see everything...
4 months ago • 3 min read
Cefalu, Sicily, Italy Happy Thursday! I'm at the airport in Turkey heading home from an AMAZING three weeks in Sicily and Malta (with a little stopover here in Istanbul the last couple nights). I'll have a full review in next week's email. If you can't wait, make sure to follow me on Instagram and Facebook where I've been sharing the trip. Until then... Let’s talk about what to look for when booking hotels, Vrbos, or Airbnbs so you can avoid surprises and get the most value for your money....
4 months ago • 2 min read