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Q&A: Miss Missouri 2019 on Her Best Travel Tips and Baton Twirling

Travel introduces you to incredible people. Several years ago, I met an elderly German man on a walking pilgrimage through western Europe. Last year, I met a Russian woman, who wrote a piece about the best finds in Moscow. And during a journalism study abroad trip last year, I met Simone Esters, Miss Missouri 2019. Our group drank Brussels’ finest beers and ate entirely too much gelato in Rome. Simone’s bubbly personality and infectious laugh are contagious. It’s no surprise that a matter of months after this trip, Simone would go on to become Miss Missouri and second runner...

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Vlog: How to Pack Everything in a Carry-On

If you’re anything like me, you like to be efficient, especially when it comes to travel. Waiting around at baggage claim? Paying for extra luggage? No, thank you. For longer trips, say to Europe for three weeks, checking luggage is probably a wise idea. But for shorter trips lasting a week or less, there’s a good chance you can fit everything into your overhead bin if you know how to pack a carry-on the right way. This winter I’m headed to Dallas to visit a friend for about four days and knew I didn’t want to check luggage. So...

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How I Turned a Long Boston Layover Into an Adventure

Every traveler knows the purgatory of a layover. You’re not on your way, you have no designated adventures and if it lasts too long, it just feels like a waste of time. Kristin has provided excellent tips on how to take advantage of your layover (tips 7 through 10 are musts for me!), but what if you’re not stuck in the airport? If you still have a few hours before leaving, if your flight is canceled or if you have more than enough time to switch planes, those tips will just scratch the surface of that dead time zone....

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How to Get TSA Precheck + Global Entry

Call me boring, but I love practical gifts. So, when it was time to make a birthday list this year, I knew exactly what I wanted. I asked for TSA Pre✓ ® with Global Entry so that I could speed through security without taking my shoes off and unloading everything. Because if you know me, patience is not something that comes easily to me, and long lines drive me nuts. The process can be a bit confusing, but it’s actually fairly simple. Today I’m going to walk you through the steps to get your TSA Precheck, so that you can...

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How to Ride the Metro Abroad

Chances are you’re not fluent in the language of every country you’d plan on visiting. And that can be downright scary, especially when it comes to navigating public transportation. The metro or other public transportation systems can seem daunting when you’re not well-versed in the language of the land, but fear not. With these few tips, you’ll be able to ride the metro abroad like a pro. Do research beforehand Doing a little bit of homework before can alleviate any stress you might be feeling. For example, if you know you’re going to Prague, look up what the public...

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5 Easy Ways to Cut Travel Costs

Planning a trip can be daunting. There’s a million sights and activities you want to try, but you’re also looking to travel for cheap. Your bank account never seems big enough, but take a deep breath. While my free travel budgeting workshop walks you step by step through planning your trip and maximizing your budget, here are a few ways to cut costs. This post includes affiliate links, which means I may earn a commission from items purchased through included links. These come at no extra cost to you and help me run my blog. All opinions are my...

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The Ultimate Guide to Travel Budgeting

I cannot count the number of times someone has asked me: How do you pay for travel? How do you save money for travel? How do I budget for my trip? What travel credit card should I apply for? How do I earn extra cash? How do I go about planning my trip? And for the past several months, I’ve been working on a travel budgeting course so that you can do exactly that — plan a trip that meets your needs and your budget. I’m so excited to share my course with you. It’s not only incredibly practical...

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11 Best Travel Apps

Checking out a travel guide from a library or gasp — actually going to a bookstore instead of Amazon Prime to plan a trip feels distant. While I’m a lover of print and enjoy holding a tangible book, I admit to how accessible the internet makes all types of information. Being connected not only means we get to chat with our friends more but also prepare for our trips more efficiently. There are hundreds, if not thousands, of travel apps out there, and I’m here to share 11 of my favorite travel apps that you gotta download before your...

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How to Plan and Budget for 5 Months of Traveling

What started as an idea tossed around while dating turned into the adventure of a lifetime once married. After saving for three years, Faith and Josiah Stull quit their jobs, packed up and embarked on a nearly five month journey to see 20 countries on four different continents. I talked to Faith about how she planned for the trip, her best budgeting tips and how to pack for a journey like hers. Faith, it’s been so cool following you on social media and all the gorgeous places you’re visiting. Where did this love of travel come from? My parents...

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