Budget-Friendly Travel Tips for Parents with Young Kids
By Leslie Campos One of the most rewarding parts of being a parent is getting to experience the world through the fresh eyes of your child. Traveling together is a wonderful way to make the most of this. If you have very young children, you might think travel is “wasted” on them, but this isn’t the case: Even toddlers can benefit from the experience, which will mold them into more flexible and adaptable individuals. Planning a family trip isn’t easy, however, and you want to make the experience as stress-free and cost-efficient as possible. Follow these tips for success. Use Travel Alert Websites If you are going on a trip…
Beyond the Space Needle: Where to Experience Some of Seattle’s Most Vibrant Neighborhoods
Seattle is a great city, no doubt about it. I love the rain as much as I love the coffee. Iconic sights such as the Space Needle and a visit to Pike’s Place Market are attractions I always enjoy visiting while in the Emerald City. However, when you’ve visited over a handful of times you start to crave seeing new stuff. A few of my most recent trips to Seattle allowed me to finally be a bit more adventurous and seek out what the neighborhoods of Ballard, Fremont, Green Lake and the University District have to offer. If you are thinking of planning a visit to Seattle in the near…
My First Trip To Chicago Provided A Deeper Look At The Human Condition Rather Than A Deeper Look At The City’s Sights
Do you want to go to Chicago for a conference? I was asked this question a few months prior by my boss while sitting in my rolling office chair, under florescent lights. Yes, I proclaimed. I had never been to Chicago before, except the airport, but I don’t count that as an authentic experience by any means. I also love to travel, so I thought this work trip would be a fun way to challenge myself professionally and also a good opportunity to take my husband along to explore the city. I immediately started day dreaming about all of the things I wanted to see and do while in Chicago.…
How to Visit San Francisco on a Budget
It’s no secret that San Francisco is one of the most expensive cities in the United States. For residents of this hilled city by the bay, cost of living is 62% higher than other major US cities, according to the Business Insider. But despite San Francisco’s high cost of living, residents and visitors can’t say enough good things about this foggy city. From the mild weather, fresh seafood, stunning architecture and its close proximity to wine country and the magical red woods all make San Francisco worth it. If you are considering a trip to San Francisco, don’t let high costs scare you, because it doesn’t have to be that…
Surprise Travel: Is It Worth The Cost?
The trendiest thing going on in travel right now is the element of surprise. You may have heard of companies such as PackUp + Go and The Vacation Hunt that are not only taking the hassle out of planning a trip but also providing an element of anticipation as your trip nears to your unknown destination. Booking a surprise vacation often comes along with a higher price point than you likely would have paid had you booked the trip on your own. Maybe you would have sought out budget airlines or looked for last minute hotel deals online. So, that begs the question, is it worth the higher price point…
Sleepless in Seattle: A Coffee Filled City With This Many Activities Will Have You Wishing You Didn’t Require Sleep Just So You Could Fit Everything In
A Coffee Filled City With This Many Fun Activities Will Have You Wishing You Didn’t Require Sleep Just So You Could Fit Everything In Seattle, a beautiful rainy city nestled in the heart of the pacific northwest, a place I have visited often over the last several years since moving out to Portland. But, each time I go, I find myself partaking in some of the same fun iconic sights the city has to offer such as Pike’s Place Market and the Space Needle, but I also like to incorporate some new places as well. I look for a restaurant, museum or neighborhood that I haven’t explored before. This last…
A Weekend In Bend, Oregon
I love weekend trips. To me it’s just the right amount of leisurely fun that gives me enough rejuvenation to take on another work week. I particularly enjoy destinations that take less than four hours to get to, whether its by car, train or plane. Recently, I had the opportunity to visit Bend and stay at the beautiful resort called Riverhouse on the Deschutes. It’s crazy to think that I have been living in Portland for over six and half years, and only visited Bend once. If you are an outdoor skier, hiker or biker you will surely enjoy the outdoor splendor of Bend. But hey, even if your not,…
Functional and Fashionable: These five travel accessories will allow you to be both stylish and organized on your next trip.
Have you ever been on a trip, mid layover in an airport, you look around and see those people that have it all together? You know what I’m talking about, the people in the beautiful clothes, cool shoes, hair that is still in place from their first leg of their journey. Well, I have. Then I look at myself and think, what am I doing wrong? Often times when traveling, especially on long trips we (myself included) want to be comfortable. Which usually means throwing on a cozy sweatshirt and in some cases (gasp) pajama pants. The thing is, I have learned that being comfortable does not have to be solely…
How to Spend One Day in Key West
For as long as I can remember I have always wanted to visit Key West. The laid back southern most part of the United States, situated just 90 miles from Cuba has always held a reputation in my mind as a laid back beach town where you can get around by the ease of a one speed bicycle. Last February my husband and I took our first cruise together that left from Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. (Check out my post on What You Need To Prepare For A Cruise Vacation.) On our last day of the cruise we arrived back to the Ft. Lauderdale cruise terminal at 7:00 AM and we…
10 Of The Weirdest Things About Portland, Oregon
Well as the saying goes, the “cat’s outta the bag” referring to the fact that word has gotten out about how weird Portland, Oregon is.The popular TV series Portlandia starring Fred Armisen and Carry Brownstein helped put Portland on the map for audiences far and wide gaining a glimpse at the exaggerated, but not too far off eccentric lifestyles or Portlanders. This pacific northwest city nestled among tall douglas fir trees has always leaned toward the odd and strange. Just think about the obsession with the existence of Sasquatch or the city’s annual naked bike ride. If that wasn’t enough the city of Portland even has an unofficial mascot that can be…
