“We regret to inform you that your flight is delayed.”If those 10 words have ever thrown your family vacation into chaos, you know the feeling: frantic re-routing at the gate, missed connections, and a toddler melting down two concourses away from the snack bar. Not great. The first step towards this scenario is when you are booking your flight and see that the cheapest option has a 40 minute layover in O’Hare. You think: maybe[…]
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I love the brand Quince. I love their cozy sweaters. I love their linen pants. But I had no idea that they also make luggage! As soon as I found out, I knew that I had to give one of the Quince suitcases a try. This is not a sponsored post, but it does contain affiliate links. I may earn a small commission, at no cost to the reader. All opinions are my own. I’m[…]
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After you check out of your Airbnb vacation rental or say goodbye to your guest, there’s one more thing to do: write a review. Some people find this a bit intimidating, but it isn’t too difficult once you get going. Here are some Airbnb review examples and tips to help you get started. Be HONEST One of the major problems with Airbnb’s rating system is that hosts and guests tend to be rated a little[…]
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The thing with travelers is that they generally don’t need a lot of stuff. They’re constantly on the move, and more items might just slow them down. This can make coming up with travel gift ideas preeetty challenging (let’s think beyond the travel pillow or the passport cover, people). BUT! There are certain items that make travel SO much easier and SO much more pleasant, things that the traveler in your life might not have[…]
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You need a lightweight packable daypack, there’s no question. This one small item will make all of your trips SO much easier. But there are many on the market, and they all advertise similar features. How to choose between all of these packs? Here is our guide to choosing the best packable backpack for travel. What is a packable backpack and why do I need one? Most travel days, I carry my purse. It’s convenient,[…]
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