Why The TOM BIHN Aeronaut 45 is Still My Favorite Luggage 10 Years Later
Sharing what makes Seattle-based bag company TOM BIHN different and my favorite TOM BIHN bags including the TOM BIHN Aeronaut, Cafe Bag, and Cubelet.
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Spring Travel Style for NYC
I recently returned from a weekend getaway to New York City with my family. I wanted to pack sensibly and not overpack. While it was spring, the forecast said New York City would be sunny but windy, with highs in the 50s (Fahrenheit) and evenings down to the 30s. I knew I’d have to pack,…
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Long Weekend Getaway to Curaçao Marriott Beach Resort
My sister and I took a long weekend getaway to Curaçao Marriott Beach Resort, and it was one of the best decisions I’ve made all year. We had an amazing time, and I believe this would be a great vacation for a girls’ getaway, for couples, or for a multi-generational family vacation. Below, I recap…
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Holiday Gift Guide: Travel Edition
Have a loved one who does a lot of travel for work? A friend with the travel bug who wants to step foot on every continent? Newlyweds who are doing a bunch of weekend getaways? Whoever it is, this gift guide for travel is for you. Presents at every pricepoint to make travel more enjoyable…
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My 10 Vacation Packing Essentials
There is nothing better than being able to get away on vacation. Whether you’re flying to a destination or packing up the car for a road trip, a quick Amtrak ride to a local city or an hours-long trip to a distant destination, your vacation will be better if you pack well. Below I share…
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Romantic Weekend at the Hotel Riggs Washington DC
My husband and I celebrated our 18th wedding anniversary by scheduling a romantic Washington DC weekend getaway. We often do a Washington DC weekend getaway for our anniversary; last year we stayed close to Dupont Circle and in 2019 we stayed in Foggy Bottom. It’s fun to do a staycation – not a long drive,…
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Our Summer Family Vacation in Mastic Beach
I mentioned in a recent Weekend Reads that my family and I went to Mastic Beach on Long Island for a summer family vacation. Our uncle and his partner live close by, their kids live in New England, so we’ve started having an annual beach trip/visit our Uncle/Dad each summer to stay connected. Why We…
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Vegan Family Road Trip: Where We Stayed and Where We Ate
Last month, my family and I went on a 12-day road trip. We took a similar trip in 2019, but this time we visited some different cities. This time we were dealing with COVID, and also we are now a vegan family. Below I share where we stayed and where we ate on our vegan…
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Renting an Airbnb at Dewey Beach, Delaware
Every summer for over a decade, my mom, sister, and I have gone to Rehoboth Beach, Delaware for a long weekend. When my daughter came on the scene, she joined us. We always stay at the same hotel, we go to the same restaurant Saturday after being at the beach for crabs (though my mom…
