Wanderlust, Wi-Fi, and Why We Want to Quit Our Jobs: A Totally Serious Introduction to Travel Movies

Some movies entertain. Some teach. And then there are travel movies—those magical cinematic journeys that make us question our life choices, Google flights we can’t afford, and seriously consider becoming goat farmers in Tuscany. These films show us that adventure…

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How to Travel During a Heat Wave Without Melting Into a Puddle of Regret

So, you’ve booked a fabulous summer trip months in advance (hopefully with me!), and now Mother Nature has decided to crank the thermostat to lava. Congratulations—you’re now an involuntary contestant in Survivor: Heatwave Edition. Don’t cancel. Don’t panic. Instead, prepare…

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My Favourite Podcasts

I seem to spend a lot of my time alone. I travel alone most of the time. When I’m home I spend hours walking the dog and puddling in my garden. I love my friends and family. But I have…

A great pair: Tanya Heath Shoes, Julieabraod wine

Discover how one shoe can change your life…

One shoe can change your life" -Cinderella "I’m so excited! Tanya Heath, a manufacturer of exceptionally stylish yet functional shoes and a longstanding staple of my travel wardrobe, has asked me to serve as a brand ambassador.  After turning down…

luggage

so you have to check a bag…here are some tips

Even I admit…sometimes there is just no other option. You have to take a deep breath and check your bag. Hopefully, you’ll see it again one day. Photos of luggage piled high at airports, horror stories of people surviving their…

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tips for packing light

  “When preparing to travel, lay out all your clothes & all your money. Then take half the clothes & twice the money” ~ Susan Heller I am the queen of carry on. Once upon a time BA lost my…