When the guys at Go2Products asked me to try out one of their cross-functional microfiber travel towels, I just had to say yes. Truth is, I’ve never had a travel towel before. On long trips in the past, I carried…
Location Independence: What It Is (And What It Isn’t)
What is location independence? Long-time readers of mine know that this is something I’ve been working toward since the inception of this blog. I held the desire on a subconscious level for many years and my travels helped bring it…
You Asked, I Answered!
Last month, I told you guys to send me all of your burning questions, whether about travel, blogging, or anything else you could dream up. I also promised you a candid video response, something I’ve NEVER done before! Well, after…
24 Hours in Anacortes and Mount Vernon, Washington
Greetings from Central Washington and a happy Friday to all! One of the things about the location independent lifestyle that I am most grateful for is the ability to travel at a moment’s notice–without shirking work responsibilities. During this return…
San Francisco by Neighborhood: Japantown
So, you’ve read about how my week in Fog City ended–with a kooky Easter celebration in Golden Gate Park–now let’s go back to the very beginning, to the diminutive neighborhood of Japantown, San Francisco. Even though my good friend Jordan…
4 Simple Ways to Bring Hotel Luxury into Your Own Bedroom
This article is brought to you in partnership with Frette. If you ask me, one of the best parts about taking a trip is spending a few nights in a gorgeous hotel. You get to feel like a queen (or…
Hunky Jesus: Easter Sunday in San Francisco
When I planned my trip to San Francisco in early March, I hadn’t even considered the fact that I’d be visiting during Easter! I’m not in any way religious, but my family has always acknowledged the holiday just as we…
Month in Review: March 2016
With the passing of March and the onset of spring, things are pretty cheery around here. Not that anything went terribly awry in March, but the changing of seasons always seems to bring good (and often unexpected) things, and I…
Mexico Update: Slight Change of Plans!
As we all know, things can change in the blink of an eye. This is especially true for travel plans! A week ago, I revealed to you through many exclamation marks and happy tears that I finally had plans to…
6 Essential Words and Phrases to Know in Any Language
In an increasingly globalized and English-speaking world, I’m beginning to fear that travelers may start to overlook or underestimate the importance of learning basics of the language spoken in their destination. When you hear people say over and over again…
