I never thought we’d get here. Seriously, this was like the longest week known to (wo)man. Returning to work on Monday morning after a week off and with a time change was an almost impossible task. My internal clock is still out of whack. This post contains affiliate links and I may receive a small …
Where Lost Luggage Goes: What it’s Like to Visit Unclaimed Baggage in Scottsboro, Alabama
“How can the airline just lose my bag?” I have no idea how often this phrase gets uttered, but after a recent visit to Unclaimed Baggage in tiny Scottsboro, Alabama, I suspect it happens a lot. Sorry, what? Unclaimed Baggage? Yep—Unclaimed Baggage is an entire store dedicated to selling items left in unclaimed bags at …
Journal | 3.10.19
I am not on board with this time-changing nonsense, particularly when it occurs at the end of my Spring Break and I have to return to work the following day after a week of late nights and a little dabbling in sleeping in. It is what it is, I suppose, but if our state government …
What happens when you cancel a non-refundable trip? How we received full credit for a non-refundable booking:
Well, the inevitable happened: Michael and I had to cancel a trip unexpectedly. As frequently as we travel, there was bound to be a time when something would prohibit us from taking a planned trip. Yet despite knowing this, we always book the non-refundable fare. You see, refundable plane tickets are often 3-4 times the …
Journal | 3.2.19
Hello from the road! So much has happened since last weekend’s journal post—but the short story is that Michael tore a muscle in his leg on Sunday night, resulting in us canceling our New England trip (we figured that icy sidewalks and a walking boot probably don’t mix too well). A total bummer, sure, but …
Travel Essentials: My Top Picks from the Shopbop Sale
In case you haven’t heard, there’s an excellent sale going on over at multi-brand fashion-fave Shopbop, where the more you spend, the more you can save. There are a ton of items included in the sale, even ones that I never see go on sale, all at up to 25% off. I spent some time …
Journal | 2.24.19
Happy Weekend to you! I’m loving this relaxing weekend at home with Michael because it’s equal parts productive (we saw a touring Broadway show, went to the gym, filed my taxes, published a post) and lazy. Today we’ll begin packing for our New England trip, which could be an issue because we’ll be experiencing a …
7 Things That Surprised Me When I Returned Home After My First Trip Abroad
“Culture shock” is a term usually reserved for the way you feel when you travel to a culture vastly different than your own. But I think the biggest culture shock I’ve ever experienced occurred upon my return from Europe. Michael and I had just returned from our first major international trip*—two weeks in England and …
Journal | 2.18.19
Happy weekend Monday! I spent the weekend staying with my grandparents and helping them with some tasks, and boy, do they know how to put someone to work—which means things over here were put on the back burner. This post contains affiliate links and I may receive a small commission if you make a purchase …
Traveling Light: Winter Packing List for Asheville, North Carolina
A real-life packing list for five nights in Asheville, North Carolina (during the winter!)