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2019 Holiday Gift Guide: The Best Travel Gifts for Everyone on Your List

Alyssa holding a green gift bag in her left hand. The bag has trees icons on it, and she is wearing a gold ring in the shape of a bow

It’s that time again! (well, perhaps it’s past time, but who’s really checking?) This year instead of sharing a different gift guide each day, I wanted to share them all at once: a selection of travel gifts for everyone on your list. Though I’ll always advocate for taking a trip over giving tangible items, I …

Travel Products, Wish Lists and Gift Ideas

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 …

Home, Reflections

Happy Holidays!

Alyssa and Michael take a photo in front of the Christmas tree

Wherever you are in the world, no matter how or if you celebrate, we wish you all the best on this Christmas Day. Take time today to enjoy the gifts of life and love with those around you. I’m signing off for the day to be fully present with my family, but I’ll see you …

Travel, Travel Products, Wish Lists and Gift Ideas

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 …

Journal

Journal | 12.22.18

Three more sleeps ’til Christmas! Michael and I started our celebrations early today with an extended family get-together. Things were frantic two hours until our scheduled start time when our family learned that the community center we usually rent had been double-booked; despite the short notice, my great-aunt pulled through and hosted all 32 of …

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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 …

Travel, Travel Products, Wish Lists and Gift Ideas

2018 Holiday Gift Guide: Gifts for the Luxe Traveler

Alyssa wears a white top and a red Santa hat while facing away from the camera

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 …

Travel, Travel Products, Wish Lists and Gift Ideas

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 …

Travel, Travel Products, Wish Lists and Gift Ideas

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 …