Strange. But normal. But strange. That’s how it felt to be back in the air after four months grounded. To say I was hesitant to board a flight right now is an understatement. I have been one of those overly cautious people since a world with COVID-19 became our reality. You know the ones. Rarely leaving home, wiping down everything that comes near the vicinity of the house, reluctant to be around people who haven’t been as cautious as me. It hasn’t been until the last few weeks that I’ve felt comfortable running errands and getting take-out, so the decision to board a plane with dozens of strangers was not taken lightly. But ultimately, the…
Read MoreOftentimes, I find myself impulse shopping before a getaway, because after all, the vacation wardrobe is part of the fun, isn’t it?! Sadly though, those destination specific items more often than not don't work with my day-to-day routine, resulting in them collecting dust in my closet until the right opportunity comes along again (which sometimes never comes). With a desire to shrink my footprint and streamline my packing process, I turned to…
Read MoreLast month we took our first flight with Sophie. She was three months old at the time and we were ready to get out of our newfound comfort zone and back to traveling even though that meant we had to face a daunting hurdle - flying with a baby. To be honest, this was a day I had been nervous about well before I was even pregnant. As a anxious flier at times, the thought of having to shift my focus from staying calm to taking care of a little one seemed…
Read MoreWhether it's because you desperately need to hit refresh or a few days in your busy schedule suddenly open up, there may come a time when you get to plan a vacation but are put under the wire to book it. Since the last thing you need is to stress about the cure for your stress, here are a few tips which I’ve picked up along the way that I hope help you plan your next last minute trip…
Read MoreI am constantly on-the-go, so packing and unpacking can sometimes feel like a chore. One way I've found to help make the packing process less painful is to have my travel toiletry bag stocked and…
Read MoreThough often overshadowed by the capital of Vienna, Austria's fourth largest city is the stuff of fairytales. Rich in history and exuding with charm, Salzburg lures visitors with…
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