Category Archives: Travel Tips

5 Insider Secrets From the Airport

A couple of years ago, I worked as a cargo agent at my local airport. During that time, I had the opportunity to get an inside look at the airline industry and learned some travel tips and tricks! 1. Book your airfare about three months out from your trip. Most early-posted tickets will be moreContinue reading “5 Insider Secrets From the Airport”

11 Unexpected Travel Expenses and How To Avoid Them

There is nothing worse than starting out your grand adventure, and then getting hit with a barrage of unexpected, un-budgeted travel expenses. Those hidden surprises can often break a trip (and your pocketbook).

The Green Traveler: Eco Friendly Travel Tips and Tricks

It sounds simple: just be a responsible adult when you travel. But when you start the planning process, things get a bit more complicated. From the carbon emissions to get to your destination to the convenient single-use packaging when you arrive. Lucky for you, there are some simple ways to make your next adventure friendly both for you and the environment.

10 Ways to Save Money While Traveling

Take a quick look at your bucket list. If you’re anything like me, the list grows every year. I start the year with grand ambitions to travel and explore. Unfortunately, there is a very distinct limiting factor: my wallet. Travelling can be expensive, especially when airfare is involved. Here are some tips and tricks toContinue reading “10 Ways to Save Money While Traveling”

Is your sunscreen killing coral? The importance of reef-safe sunscreen

Coral reefs are integral to the health of both marine ecosystems and human society. They nurture 25% of all species of marine life. The provide the basis for numerous medicines. They are vital to ocean economies. Sadly, many types of sunscreens are fatal to coral reefs.

16 Best Tips and Tricks for Solo Women Adventurers

I am an adventurer and explorer myself. The adventures that find me with a travelling companion are far and few between, more so with each passing year. Life makes it difficult to coordinate schedules, agree on destinations, lodging, and food. Don’t even get me started on choosing road music.