Must Haves for Beach and Sailing Vacations

May 23, 2022.Reading time 7 minutes.

Drybags: Great for transitions on and off ships, beach landings, and keeping things dry on scuba, snorkeling, and other water-based activities. I prefer backpacks but a good duffel and even a bum bag can come in handy. Sea to Summit Drybags Earth Pak Drybags Marchway Drybags Anti-Fog Snorkel Set: highly recommend investing in an anti-fog […]

My Long Haul Flight Essentials

December 3, 2018.Reading time 5 minutes.

Long haul flights always give me anxiety. I worry about getting quality sleep, staying hydrated, keeping warm and overall getting to my destination without red eyes, dry skin and in need of a day to recover. I’ve curated my 8 essentials for getting through long haul flights in style and with comfort below. Patagonia Better […]

My Go To Backpack for Long Trips and Budget Travel

December 8, 2017.Reading time 1 minute.

For the last 12 years I’ve been using the Eagle Creek Switchback Carry On as my go to luggage for long term traveling and budget trips. I save my fancy hard shell Samsonite Carry On and Checked luggage for when I go on short or luxury trips since they are more sleek and stylish. The […]

My New Favorite Travel Pillow Is A Scarf ?!?

December 8, 2017.Reading time 1 minute.

There are several types of travel pillows in the market today, all with promises of making sleeping on a flight an easy and comfortable experience. They range from the traditional memory foam neck pillows to the elaborate inflatables and rigs that take a bit of space a room to deploy on the flight. My […]

December 7, 2017.Reading time 4 minutes.

12 Holiday Gift Ideas for Travlers Shop this video plus LOTS of alternatives below! (00:44) L’Occitane Shea Butter Travel Set $16 – http://amzn.to/2BEddqi Other Options Budget: Burt’s Bee’s Travel Set $9.50 – http://amzn.to/2jH2PpJ Splurge: The Body Shop, 5 piece Body Butter Travel Set $27 – http://amzn.to/2if3aQ9 (01:23) Lavender Essential Oil $7 – http://amzn.to/2A0VhsV Other Options […]

Dream Yacht Charter – dreamyachtcharter.com Sail Croatia – sail-croatia.com Sail Croatia was one of my favorite boating vacations. It was the perfect way to end a two-week trip to Croatia and helped us get from Split to Dubrovnik with daily stops exploring the islands off the Dalmatian coast. I opted for their Elegance trip which […]

Must Haves for Beach and Sailing Vacations

I Want To Go To There > Costa Rica > Santa Teresa

Overview Many visitors to Costa Rica head for well-known destinations like Guanacaste, Tamarindo, Manuel Antonio National Park, and Puntarenas. Costa Rica also offers a wide variety of off-the-beaten-path beach towns on both the Caribbean and Pacific Coasts. Santa Teresa, located on the Pacific side of Costa Rica, has become a haven for surfers, yoga enthusiasts, […]

I Want To Go To There > Mexico City > Where to Stay in La Condesa

Overview Mexico City has been on my travel radar for the last 5-8 years. I’ve heard great things about it’s world class cuisine, impressive architecture, historic museums, and overall bohemian vibe. With flights from LA taking only 4 hours and airfares advertised out of LAX from $250 to $500 roundtrip, it’s notw at the top […]

I Want To Go To There > Italy > Vespa Tour of Tuscany

Overview The Vespa Trip is a tour operator that specializes in Vespa tours. They offer routes like the Amalfi coast, Bruges and Tuscany. The Tuscan route takes six days and winds past some of Italy’s most historical cities like Pisa, Florence, and Sienna. I love the concept of seeing Italy by Vespa and this trip […]