Let’s be honest: travel has its ups and downs. It isn’t all stroopwafels at the Amsterdam street market or taking a food tour in Miami. Sometimes things go wrong. But planning your trip and getting the most information possible BEFORE you leave home can go a long way to helping everything go smoothly.

So I’m here not only to inspire you to travel more, but to do it more seamlessly. To be your sidekick when it comes to planning all the details for the smoothest trip possible. Check out these blog posts for helpful Travel Tips and extra Resources to help with all your trip preparation. And check back often, as I plan a lot more of these posts.

Practical Travel Tips

• The Grocery Store Tourist: What You Can Learn About a Culture with a Visit to the Supermarket
• The Traveling Woman’s Guide to How to Deal with Lost Luggage
• My Travel Shawl: The Best of All Possible Travel Accessories