10 Things To Pack for Your Amtrak Train Ride

10 Things To Pack for Your Amtrak Train Ride

Planning on riding the rails for a short or long Amtrak train trip? Maybe you are traveling across the state or country and are wondering what items you might want to pack for the journey. Here are my trips and tricks for what to pack for an Amtrak train ride.

Best Sport Sandals for Women, Men & Kids

Best Sport Sandals for Women, Men & Kids

It’s summer, it’s hot, but you still want to hit the trails! Let your feet feel the breeze with these top hiking sandals. We’ll also share the best outdoor sandals for water sports and adventure travel.

10 Best Travel Backpacks

10 Best Travel Backpacks

Perhaps you are already a convert to traveling with a carry on backpack, or maybe you are interested in trying it for the first time. There are many advantages to traveling with a backpack instead of a rolling suitcase. A backpack is convenient when traveling in European cities with lots of cobblestones and stairs like Granada, Lisbon, Venice or Toledo.

Espresso Without Electricity

Espresso Without Electricity

Ditch your Senseo or Nespresso! Let’s make coffee without an electric machine! Yes, you can make coffee without electricity.

10 Tech Gadgets for Cool Connected Camping

10 Tech Gadgets for Cool Connected Camping

One of the best reasons to go camping is to get out in nature and disconnect. To sleep under the stars, cook over wood fires and leave computers and smart phones behind.

15 Awesome Mothers Day Gifts for Moms Who Love to Travel

15 Awesome Mothers Day Gifts for Moms Who Love to Travel

Does your mom love to travel? Or maybe you are looking for a gift for your wife, sister or friend – the favorite mother in your life. Well, here are some awesome ideas for gifts for a busy mom who enjoys a good vacation.

Van Life Rentals: Camping Vehicles for Rent in the USA

Van Life Rentals: Camping Vehicles for Rent in the USA

Want to sample the #vanlife? You can rent a camper van or RV perfect for exploring the great outdoors with no need for a tent in tow.

Packing Light

Packing Light

I hate carrying lots of stuff when I travel! I curse every step while lugging a suitcase up stairs or over cobblestones. Here are my tips for packing light.

Traveling Artists: Packing Light

Traveling Artists: Packing Light

Travel is the perfect opportunity to get inspired and create some artwork, but lugging around a suitcase full of paints and paper may not be quite as enjoyable.

7 Tips for Car Camping

7 Tips for Car Camping

Ready for a road trip? Why stay in cheap motels when you can throw a tent in the trunk of the car and enjoy fresh air instead? Here are 7 tips for an awesome car camping experience geared toward first timers.

Art Day Out with Fjallraven Re-Kanken Mini

Art Day Out with Fjallraven Re-Kanken Mini

All packed up with art supplies, the Kanken Mini is not at all full and can still easily fit snacks, a small sweater and water. It is great for day of sightseeing and sketching. Get the Re-Kanken – it’s 100% recycled!

Urban Composting

Urban Composting

Reduce household waste and turn food scraps into soil by breaking them down via composting. And you can do it even if you live in a small apartment!

A Greener Bedroom

A Greener Bedroom

We spend around 3,000 hours per year in our beds. Have you ever thought about what your mattress, pillows and blankets are made of and how that might affect you and the environment?

A Greener Kitchen

A Greener Kitchen

Here are a few ideas that might help make your kitchen the greenest part of your home. Get rid of plastic packaging and single-use items for a healthier house.