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How practicing gratitude can change your life

November 1, 2019 Andrea Comments 0 Comment

It’s November – so naturally we all tend to think more about what we are thankful for during this month. You can use this as an opportunity to either start or enhance your practice of gratitude. And I don’t say this lightly. Practicing gratitude can change your life. Literally. What is practicing gratitude? Let’s start at the beginning. If you are looking for a way to learn more about gratitude and incorporating this into your daily routine, check out this book to…

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3 day Southern Utah Itinerary – Zion National Park & Bryce Canyon

October 30, 2019 Andrea Comments 0 Comment

To be totally honest, I had no idea how amazing Utah was until I moved here. So I can understand if you only have a few days to visit, but I promise you, you will want to come back! In order to plan your Southern Utah itinerary, you will first need to decide if you want to see more from the car or if you want to get out and hike. Obviously if you are (mostly) staying in your car,…

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Hiking the Subway in Zion National Park

October 24, 2019 Andrea Comments 0 Comment

If you are headed to Zion National Park and planning to hike, you may have heard of Angels Landings or the Narrows. While both are excellent hike choices, neither are as amazing as the Subway. Hiking the Subway in Zion National Park requires a permit but it is worth the hassle. Hiking the Subway in Zion National Park There are two ways to explore The Subway (the Left Fork of North Creek). Permits are required regardless of the direction of…

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Jackson Hole is a great weekend trip from Salt Lake City

7 Business Travel Tips for the New Corporate Traveler

October 16, 2019 Andrea Comments 0 Comment

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…

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How to use travel hacking to fly for free

October 9, 2019 Andrea Comments 0 Comment

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…

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5 Things to do in Las Vegas off Strip

October 2, 2019 Andrea Comments 2 comments

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…

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How to Earn American Airlines Miles

September 25, 2019 Andrea Comments 0 Comment

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…

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Travel essentials: What to pack in a carry on bag for a flight

September 18, 2019 Andrea Comments 0 Comment

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…

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Weekend Drive around Lake Tahoe

September 11, 2019 Andrea Comments 2 comments

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…

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How to eat healthy while traveling

September 4, 2019 Andrea Comments 0 Comment

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….

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