Shopping can sometimes be a tall task during the holidays. Finding the perfect gift is key so that you ensure your money does not go to waste. If you have someone who is always on the go on your list, check out the 10 best gifts for travelers. Each of these is less than $50 (and currently on sale) so you won’t have to break the bank to get the perfect gift. Looking for the perfect gift for the outdoor…
Over the past several weeks, we have discussed different ways to make sure you spend less time in the airport waiting while traveling. Waiting is one of the most painful parts of traveling. And it’s often one of the more anxiety producing aspects as well. In this post we discussed how to decrease your wait times returning back into the US and here we discussed how to get through security much more quickly. However, more recently there is a new…
After traveling for work for just under 3 years and taking approximately 800 flights during that time, I have learned a few things about business travel. So if you are new to the world of corporate travel, welcome! This week’s Wanderlust Wednesday post will give you 7 business travel tips to make your life easier. Sign up for TSA PreCheck It always amazes me when veteran travelers haven’t taken the TSA PreCheck plunge. Traveling becomes much easier and more enjoyable…
I get questions almost daily about travel, specifically around how I am able to do it so frequently. While it’s more complex, I can break it down to these three things: 1) I travel for work. 2) I’ve taken and continue to take investment classes and have gotten my finances in order to prioritize travel. 3) I use travel hacking. In this Wanderlust Wednesday blog post, we will discuss how to use travel hacking to fly for free. What is…
Isn’t it interesting how first impressions can sometimes turn out to be way off? I traveled to Las Vegas several times for conferences and a few times for fun before going there much more regularly for work. I even remember someone telling me they used to live in Vegas and I remember thinking “ugh WHY?!”. When I thought of Vegas, I thought casinos, strip clubs, and lots of drunk people. Too funny as now it’s one of my favorite places…
I have posted previously about Delta and earning Delta Skymiles. However, my time up in the air is split between both American Airlines and Delta. In honor of flying my 100th flight with American Airlines for 2019 last week, this #WanderlustWednesday post will focus on American Airlines. Specifically, I will cover 6 different ways to earn American Airlines Miles (also called AAdvantage®). Earn American Airlines Miles 1. Fly American Airlines or a OneWorld or Partner Airline The first and most…
I posted on my Instagram story this past weekend and asked what people can’t leave their home without and I got a variety of answers from journals to sound machines. Whether you’re an avid traveler or about to take your first trip, it’s important not to forget those critically important items that can make or break your trip. So without delay, here are my top three items to take with you on your next trip so that you know what…
As Austin is now back in the full swing of residency, our trips are back to being shorter duration. Over the past weekend, we decided fly to Reno and visit Lake Tahoe. This was my first time in Lake Tahoe and I was amazed by how beautiful it was and I would definitely like to go back. For this week’s #WanderlustWednesday, let’s talk Tahoe. If you’re headed to Lake Tahoe for a quick trip yourself here’s an overview of our…
When I started traveling for work a few years ago, I gained 10 pounds in the first 6 months. I was buying treats in the airport, falling behind on my workouts, and eating poorly when I got back home. But I reversed courses and have since lost those 10 pounds, completed multiple half Ironmans, and have my at-home eating dialed in. In this post, I will discuss how to eat healthy while traveling. However, wellness is not just about eating….
If you follow me on Instagram, you know that I have experienced a lot of flight delays over the past few weeks. Regardless, these delays were huge hassles, involving getting stuck overnight in El Paso and getting home after midnight two nights. CNBC reported here that U.S. airlines canceled 2.4% of their schedules in the first six months of the year, up from 1.7% a year ago. On-time arrivals fell to 73.3% in June, down from 76.4% a year earlier….