A kind reader emailed asking if I had any recommendations for fleece for an upcoming hiking trip that also included some time in European cities this spring. Oh, do I... [Side note: I get a fair number of emails, and I do reply to them all. If you email me and I don't respond, … [Read more...]
My Three Favorite Blazers for Travel: For Work, For Play & For Where/When Ever!
Since fall is now here, and I have multiple trips coming up in the next few months (Panama, Atlanta, Florida, and lastly Copenhagen!), let's talk about a closet staple, and one that should almost always be in your carry on. Blazers. The real reason I like blazers is because I … [Read more...]
Six Things For Travelers at the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale!
On principle, I don't carry department store (or retail store) credit cards. It's probably a stupid principle, considering how much I may spend at certain retail outlets...and the fact that I agree, though it took me a few years to come around, the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale … [Read more...]
Testing Out a New Travel Flat: FlipSlips + A FlipSlips GIVEAWAY!
*I received a pair of FlipSlips + a pair to give away to blog readers. As always, all opinions are my own. The most popular post I've ever written was on finding the perfect travel flat, with my reviews of the Tory Burch Minnie, the Cole Haan Avery, and Tieks (read that here). … [Read more...]
Exploring the Great Wall of China: Five Tips to Enjoy Your Visit
After arriving from the airport the day before, heading to the Great Wall was pretty much the first thing we did in China...for good reason, it's the Great Wall! I had seen an Instagram post the day before about the Great Wall Marathon--and let me say, that is something I … [Read more...]