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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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8 Best Travel Toiletries at Target

I may or may not have a small addiction. To key lime La Croix, yes, but also Target. Sometimes when I need some me time, I like walking the aisles of Target, especially the Dollar Spot. So when it comes to Target and my other favorite thing called travel, it’s a double whammy. Before a big trip, I like to make one (or two!) Target runs to prepare. And they have the cutest little travel-sized things, too. So when it comes to planning your next trip, here are some of my favorite Target travel toiletries, and lucky for you,...

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6 Things That Make Travel Easier

I can be pretty lazy. I can’t tell you the last time I blow dried my hair — and I shower every day. Sometimes I even drive with the windows down to finish my perfected look of, well, just washed and a couple spritzs of It’s a 10. I like putting on a full face of makeup but mostly just for nights out or special occasions. On a normal day, you’ll find me snoozing and then rushing to slap on my eye shadow-primer combo. Lazy is one word, but I like to use the word efficient or practical. I...

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Where to Travel Based on Your Enneagram Type

No traveler is alike, and not every trip is suited to every individual. I’m obsessed with personality tests like the Enneagram, which break down people by their motivations and fears. I’m no social scientist, but I love to travel and connecting people with places I love for very different reasons. We’re all wired differently, and the great thing about this planet is there’s something for everyone. Based on your Enneagram type, here’s where you should travel this year and why: Enneagram Type 1 // Rome Justice and morality are important to you, and you’re always thinking about what’s the...

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My Biggest Travel Fails

I know it’s a shocker, but news flash: I’m not perfect. I don’t have it all together even when it comes to travel. I’ve made some travel mistakes, but I’m learning from them. And I want to share with you some of my biggest travel fails because the travel blogger messes up, too. Oh, and gets lost, like, a lot. Here’s a list of my biggest travel fails so you can learn from my mistakes or at least empathize with me. Mistake #1: Overlooking logistics for price It was a great deal; I’ll make it work. A cheap train...

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QUIZ: Where Should You Travel This Summer?

So many options, and your bucket list is stacked. Making decisions is hard, so let me take the stress off. Here’s a quiz to help you find the perfect destination for your summer travel. Take the quiz here. Maybe it’s dipping your toes in the Adriatic Sea from Slovenia. Or possibly it’s exploring the castle village of Najac in France. Perhaps you’d fancy a hands-on history lesson through Rome.

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How to Plan Your Travel Budget + Free Worksheet

For better or for worse, there is no one size fits all for travel budgets. If two different friends came to me and asked for helping on planning a trip to Prague, these budgets wouldn’t look the same, even if they had the same amount of money to spend. That’s because we all have different interests and priorities. Today I’m sharing how to plan a travel budget with a free worksheet, too. Money is stressful; I get it. It stresses me out too, but travel is so worth the investment in yourself. People ask me all the time: How...

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My Favorite Travel Gear

Eleven countries later, and I’m starting to figure things out. I’m often asked what travel gear I recommend from shoes to bags. It definitely depends on the type of trip and activities you’ll be doing, but after many trips, here are some of my favorite travel tools and gear: This post includes affiliate links, which means I may earn a commission for items purchased through these links. These come at no extra cost to you and help me run my blog. All opinions are my own. Bags My mom calls me the bag lady. As a kid, I’d find...

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