Everything I packed for a four-day trip to Cartagena—and a review of The Day Crossover Sandals from Everlane
Traveling Light: A Carry-On Packing List for Cartagena, Colombia
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Rosario Islands Day Trip: A Review of Islabela Eco Resort
A trip to Cartagena wouldn’t be complete without a visit to the beach. But after reading numerous reviews of the beaches in the Bocagrande district citing thick crowds, constant offers from street vendors (including oyster scams and sudden massages), and slightly murky water, Michael and I decided to look further afield to Colombia’s Rosario Islands. …
Travel Guide for Four Days in Cartagena, Colombia
“Wow, Cartagena?” People asked Michael and me, over and over again when we told people where we were traveling for our eleventh (dating) anniversary. The truth is, we weren’t really considering international destinations for our trip. Our sights were initially set on Portland, Maine, by first flying to Boston and making the two-hour drive up. …
Lighten Your Load: 37 Solid Alternatives to Liquid Toiletries
Of the many, many TSA regulations, the 3-1-1 rule about liquids is one of the most unnecessary, arbitrary rules you’ll encounter while traveling. How much time has been lost while staring at bath and body products the night before a trip, debating if the item in front of us is liquid or a solid? And …
How to Take a Low-Waste Road Trip
We all know that travel (particularly air travel) is terrible for the environment, but in all honesty (and somewhat ironically), the industry isn’t going anywhere. Even with more awareness and advancements in reducing waste, the burden largely falls on travelers to forego “convenience” and embrace reusable items. I’ve previously shared tips for making your trip …
Traveling Light: A Summer Packing List for Charlotte, North Carolina
Opening my suitcase and sharing everything I packed for a long weekend in Charlotte, North Carolina: It’s not often you see a long-distance road trip packing list on Wayward! A few weeks ago we visited our friends in Charlotte, North Carolina, and to be honest, I fretted over what to pack. Michael and I had …
Summer Reign in the Queen City: The Ultimate Summer Weekend Travel Guide for Charlotte, North Carolina
“Do we fly or do we drive?” Michael and I kept asking each other during the month of June. We’d just made plans to visit friends in their adopted hometown of Charlotte, North Carolina, over the July 4th holiday weekend, and with the cost-savings of having a place to stay, we considered flying to save …
5 Easy Ways to Save Money This Week (for your next trip!)
It’s Monday, the start of another grueling work week. And I would be willing to bet you airfare that someone will complain to me sometime this week about how expensive travel is. They’re not wrong – travel is expensive. This is why Michael and I, at this point in our lives and careers, have to …
The Best Travel Deals from the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale (Updated July 2023)
A Lazy Beach Getaway in John’s Pass, Florida, and Everything I Packed
Michael’s answer to where he wanted to go for his birthday was the same as last year: “The beach.” “Are you sure?” I asked. “Absolutely,” he replied, and off I went exploring both of Florida’s coasts on Airbnb. I compiled a short list of places to stay, and he chose a small studio in John’s …