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Lake Life Mugs from Well Told Design

Being at home for so much of my down time now has given us an appreciation for things we use constantly, like really good dishware, furniture, and electronics. We have replaced some of the things we see and use that we don't love, and some of those things have been drinking vessels. Upgrading is never a bad thing if it makes your life better.

Well Told Design products are great for reminding you of some of your favorite trips. We have pint glasses with the London map on them, because it's a place...

How To Get More Exercise On Vacation

I don't exercise much, but I do try to keep in shape by eating right and parking further from the store to walk more and taking the stairs. When on vacation it's hard to eat that healthy, especially when you want to try all the good foods, so I look for ways to burn more calories when I'm out and about...and make the effort to order more vegetables. 

Walk Whenever PossibleInstead of driving or taking public transit, try walking. Some destinations are more walkable than others, but you can easil...

The True Cost of a Road Trip

Later this month, Eric and I will be heading south on a road trip to Las Vegas by way of Reno and back. I'll be posting along the way of our stops and food and such. While I have a lot of experience road tripping, I know others do not and aren't always prepared for the costs if they don't plan ahead of time. 

                                          by IDRIVESAFELY. From Visually.

Packing well and booking ahead can help save you quite a bit of money, but if you're traveling during the shoulder o...

Dining On A Budget

If you've been reading my blog for any length of time, you know that I love to eat and it can be one of the best things about traveling. I will plan whole days around places I want to eat, but I also plan ahead to save money on food before I leave, so I can afford to splurge on a few meals and also eat more often than usual, since I am always hungry when out in the fresh air. 

If you’re like me and want to eat all day long, you’re going to need some tips on how to do it inexpensively, so at least...

Gift a Staycation in a Box

The last year and a half has been weird and stressful and unpredictable, and I anticipate the next 3-6 months will probably be more of the same. People are tired of being at home, but also not ready to go anywhere, because there are so many variables, including anti-vaxxers, anti-maskers, new variants, no way to social distance, and everything else, so for a friend's birthday, I decided she was getting a vacation.

No, no one is getting a real vacation yet, but staycations are easy, and with all t...

Our Chicago Staycation

As you know, we're still not really traveling. We have a road trip planned, but only because it looked like things were getting better and then as quickly as that came, it went back to being horrible again. So, yes, we will be going on that trip, but that's probably it for the near future. For now, we're continuing our Destination Date Night series. 

We've been wanting to visit Chicago for quite some time, and we've done a few virtual tours during the pandemic to help feel like we're going somewh...

When Travel Throws You a Curveball

Travel is awesome, but it doesn't always go smoothly even at the best of times. You have to learn to roll with the punches and be ready to employ a backup plan at any given time. If you're a person who does as little travel planning ahead of time as you can, you're probably used to that, but if you're not, it's sometimes hard to change things up at a moment's notice. Right now, with Covid restrictions changing all the time, things may be open or closed or have modified hours.
Know your alternativ...

Should You Book That Trip?

We're all dying to get back out in the world, but should you book that trip? With Delta on the rise, Europe is closing to Americans again, and other countries aren't doing that well when it comes to cases either. While we're still staycationing at home, we're also planning to take a socially-responsible road trip next month. I think some international travel can be safe, but, like many others, I'm not ready to get back on a plane again yet. 

It seems like travel restrictions  are changing on a da...

Get Better Sleep While Traveling

New destinations, new people, new food—travel holds some great benefits, but it can be hard to appreciate them if you’re struggling to stay awake. Poor sleep can leave you irritable, moody, and stressed, not exactly how most of us like to travel. However, there are ways to sleep better while you’re away from home. Some are simple while others take some preparation, but they’re all worth it. 
Photo by Tracey Hocking on UnsplashMake It Feel Like HomeYou may not have the comfort of your own bed at a...

Why Staycations Are Still Big Right Now

I know most of us are dying to get out in the world and explore, but we also want to be responsible and safe. Eric and I are still doing Destination Date Nights and exploring Portland's outdoor spaces and through restaurants that specialize in foods from outside of America. Yes, we'll be taking a road trip next month, but like our last one, we'll be changing the way we approach this trip, eating outside as much as possible or taking meals to-go, doing outdoor activities, and masking up whenever ...