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Valentine’s Day Gift Guide: Gifts for Your Fellow Adventurer

A pillowcase with a heart embroidered on it

I promise I won’t be offended if you roll your eyes at this post. I get it—many people find the holiday utterly insufferable with all of the forced “romanticism” and capitalist gifting. Whether you love or hate the holiday, I’ve rounded up a few items that any travel-lover would adore, regardless of whether these are …

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How to Outsmart a Pickpocket: 15 Items with Hidden Pockets

Alyssa places a phone in her inside jacket pocket

Google “Paris pickpockets” and you’ll receive nearly a million results. The city is famous for its landmarks and pastries, yes, but it’s also famous for something else: pickpocketing. In the months leading up to our first trip to the City of Light in 2014, I spent hours online researching scams and pickpocketing techniques (it’s an …

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Winter Travel Style Wishlist

YSL Scarf hanging on door handle

Well, we’re already a few weeks into winter, but better late than never, right? I’m currently striving toward building a wardrobe I’m content with—both at home and away—which means I’m giving new things a lot of thought before bringing them into my home. Mild winters here in Florida mean I can get away with jeans, …

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2018 Holiday Gift Guide: Last Minute Travel Gifts

Alyssa holds an Advent Candle that slowly burns to 24

We’ve all been there: the moment you realize that you’ve accidentally left someone off your list (or when you’ve put off getting a gift for that person who’s impossible to shop for) and a sense of panic sets in. Not to worry! Today I’m sharing a few gifts that you can still get today—and get …

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Pack Smart, Not Hard: A Review of Away’s Packing Cubes

An Away suitcase with packing cubes filled with clothes

As a travel blogger, one of the things I am asked about most often is my Away Carry-On suitcase, which is why I’ve reviewed it not once, but twice (most recently here) and also shared an in-depth look at my packing strategy. I’m always tinkering with and trying to streamline my packing processes, and after …

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2018 Holiday Gift Guide: Budget Travel Gifts Under $25

A grey stocking hangs on a white brick wall

Welcome to my 2018 Gift Guide Series! Each day this week I’ll be sharing a small, carefully curated selection of items for a targeted audience or a specific price point, all with the theme of travel. Though I’ll always advocate for taking a trip over giving tangible items, I understand that many families still feel …

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2018 Holiday Gift Guide: Travel Gifts for the Little Ones

A typewriter with a letter for Santa

Welcome to my 2018 Gift Guide Series! Each day this week I’ll be sharing a small, carefully curated selection of items for a targeted audience or a specific price point, all with the theme of travel. Though I’ll always advocate for taking a trip over giving tangible items, I understand that many families still feel …

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2018 Holiday Gift Guide: Travel Gifts for Him

A blue and yellow Moose with three bottlebrush trees

Welcome to my 2018 Gift Guide Series! Each day this week I’ll be sharing a small, carefully curated selection of items for a targeted audience or a specific price point, all with the theme of travel. Though I’ll always advocate for taking a trip over giving tangible items, I understand that many families still feel …

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2018 Holiday Gift Guide: Travel Gifts for Her

Holding gift behind back

Welcome to my 2018 Gift Guide Series! Each day this week I’ll be sharing a small, carefully curated selection of items for a targeted audience or a specific price point, all with the theme of travel. Though I’ll always advocate for taking a trip over giving tangible items, I understand that many families still feel …