I consider myself primarily an introvert, but there is a time and a place where my curiosity goes toe-to-toe with my introversion and wins — abroad.
Category: Travel
Practical travel tips for the budget solo traveler, plus personal experiences and philosophies. By Julie B. Rose.
The Trick to Achieving Airline Status (Without “Earning It”)
If you have elite status on one airline, there's no reason you shouldn't use this travel hack to get status on a competing airline. It worked for me...
Ireland Recap: My 6-Day Travel Itinerary for Ireland
How did I decide on Ireland? One, the airfare wasn't outrageous. Two, October is "shoulder season" in Ireland, meaning I could skip the insane summer crowds. And three, I was jonesing for a vacation. This girl hadn't been overseas in 6 months; and never had I heard a bad word about Ireland.
Why I Constantly One-Up Myself with Travel
My flight into Dublin landed around 8 a.m. Sunday. When I approached the passport control officer in the non-EU citizen line, he fired off a number of questions. The exchange went a little something like this: “How long are you staying in Ireland?” he asked...
How to Avoid Travel Burnout, From a Frequent Flier
If you've ever felt like you needed a vacation from your vacation (I have), try my tips on beating travel fatigue.
Packing List for Europe in the Summer (In One Backpack)
I recently got a message asking for packing advice for a 2-week trip through western Europe. Since my friend's itinerary is not unlike my 4-week trip last August, I figured I could draw on my own experiences to help out a pal in need!
4 Ways to Stay Sane on a Mother-Daughter Trip
I recently returned from a 7-day mother-daughter trip to Hawaii. My mom and I had a wonderful time and I love her dearly, but this trip didn't come without challenges.
