I recently had the pleasure of speaking with Theresa Stephens from Roam Alone, a new podcast for solo travelers. It was a fun 44 minute discussion of the ups and downs of solo travel, how to manage being alone, and who we meet along the way. If you travel solo you will definitely relate to […]
Europe is bursting with travelers. Not in a good way. If you are looking for less crowded European destinations, you’ve come to the right place. Maneuvering through crowds is now “de rigueur” when visiting the popular cities of Europe. The crowds are so bad that Rome is now charging to see the Trevi Fountain. Le […]
There are thousands of hotels in Paris, and everyone on the internet has advice on where you should stay. Finding the perfect hotel for you can be time consuming and confusing. I wrote this guide to streamline the process of selecting and booking a Paris hotel, so that you can focus on getting excited for […]
I would like to help you find your Paris hotel. I love recommending Paris hotels to friends. It makes my day when people tell me they loved the gem of a Paris hotel that I discovered. Every hotel that makes my list has been personally vetted by me. First, let’s get something straight. I’m not […]
I have visited Paris two to three times a year for twenty-five years. It is by far my favorite city. I wrote this guide in the hopes that I can help make Paris your favorite city, too. I will update the guide frequently as I have new Paris experiences. I suggest you check back here […]
Most American tourists are friendly, kind, and eager to learn about other cultures. But there are certain traits that make Europeans shake their heads when dealing with Americans. This was written about Americans because I am one. I don’t know if other cultures commit the same faux pas, but I believe we can all learn […]
My name is Annie and I’m a travel addict. I love packing for a trip. The whole process takes me a couple of weeks. I love setting out my clothes, picturing myself strolling on the Champs-Élysees in my carefully planned outfit. Since I always travel carry-on only, it is a fun challenge to determine “what […]
You may be surprised to hear that I hit Trader’s just before I travel overseas. I love to load up on goodies to take on my trip. Come with me on my travel haul before my international trip! My Trader Joe’s Pre-Travel Shopping List 1. Go Raw Trek Mix I don’t need to tell you […]
Here’s a great packing nugget… I don’t have any fancy cosmetics bags. I put everything in see-through ziplock baggies. With a sharpie, I write a big label on each bag. AM, PM, Shower, Liquids, Misc., Plane, Tech, Bed AM These are all the things I use in the morning– lotion, moisturizer, toothbrush, toothpaste, morning pills/supplements, […]
There are certain things you should know about Floridians before you go to Florida. First, let’s define “Floridian.” A Floridian is someone who actually lives in Florida year round. People who live in Florida only in the winter are called snowbirds. A Floridian is someone who moved to Florida before they turned sixty. If you […]
