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Hi there! Welcome to my personal favorite part of my blog - the travel section! Where I offer you all my affordable travel tips and recommendations. From camping to hotels, hiking to relaxing poolside, funky restaurants to the best cup of Joe in town, you'll find everything you need right here! I try my best to make each of my travel guides as thorough and fun as possible. However, please feel free to DM me on Instagram if you ever have any specific questions about the places I've visited! Covid put a stop to *almost* all my trips in 2020. But I'm more than ready to get back to it!
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Ultimate Guide to Flying Southwest
Okay, so this might sound crazy. But until a few years ago, I had never flown Southwest. I’d been on plenty of flights, but I had just always gravitated towards what I knew (Delta, American Airlines). But when I was trying to decide on a flight to Dallas, my sister suggested I check Southwest’s website. Apparently a lot of their flights don’t show up in places like Kayak or Google Flights because they have three seating options! When I checked, SURE ‘NUFF their prices were lower than anyone else’s!! And THEN I saw that your first two checked bags fly free?? I mean, what is that about?? THERE HAS TO BE…
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6 Tips to Fly Safer During the Pandemic
Hey there! Before I get started, let me just say that I’m not trying to encourage anyone to be out there flying willy nilly during a pandemic. Sure, flight prices are low! But coronavirus cases are at an all-time high, which makes taking extra precautions incredibly important. While you may not be going on vacations during this time, you might find yourself needing to take a plane at some point. I want to help you rest a little easier with… 6 Tips to Fly Safer During the Pandemic 1. Pick the right airline. First thing’s first: choosing your airline before you even step foot in an airport! A lot of…
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10 *Almost* Free Super Fun Things to Do on Oahu
Aloha! So you’re going to Oahu. Or maybe you’re not anytime soon, but you’d like to some day. That’s wonderful news! It’s amazing and you’ll love it. However, if you’re like me, you might not be able to stay at the fanciest hotel and go zip lining where they filmed Jurassic Park and eat $50 sushi. You might just be trying to experience everything the island has to offer while saving as much money as possible. We, my friend, are kindred spirits. Want to enjoy some free (well, mostly free) super fun things in Oahu? Read on! We were on Oahu for 6 days and decided from the start that…
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The 5 Best Beaches on Oahu if You Hate Crowds
As you may or may not know, I had the opportunity to visit the beautiful island of Oahu at the end of 2018, just a few days before Christmas! It was truly one of the most incredible places I’ve ever been, and I cannot wait to go back someday! But for now, I’ll settle for reliving my vacation by telling you all about it. 🙂 I contemplated making a huge, all-encompassing blog post touching on every aspect of our trip, but decided I would rather break it down into a few different posts. This way, I can get more detailed instead of just hitting the high points and worrying about keeping it…
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How to Get the Best Flight Price Every Single Time
Hello hello hello, friends!! I’m suuuuuuper pumped for this post, since it’s something I’m very passionate about. Traveling is my very favorite thing in the world, and I believe that money (or lack thereof) should never hold you back from leading a life full of adventures! Flights are often the most expensive part of a trip, but that doesn’t mean we can’t get a little creative with our booking! However, it usually requires some flexibility. But I’m going to talk more about that below! These are a few of the ways that I get the best deals when booking my air travel. If you want to save this post for…