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How to Find a Mom Group in Albuquerque
I eventually found my mom group here in Albuquerque, and they've meant everything. But it took months, and I only managed it because I had the energy to keep looking. In Denmark, a nurse simply puts you in a group of six to eight mothers nearby who gave birth around the same time. Here, nobody mentioned anything of the kind. So I built it — a free tool for New Mexico moms that matches you with 6–8 local moms whose babies are close in age to yours. No app, no account, nothing
Aug 44 min read
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What to Expect When Flying During Coronavirus | My Experience
Being a travel blogger is all fun and games, until a pandemic hits.
Jun 30, 20205 min read
A Three-Step Guide to Planning a Trip Abroad | Location, Location, Location
A Three-Step Guide to Planning a Trip Abroad Athens, Greece Where do you start when planning a trip to a foreign city? There are so many things to consider! This blog is for those of you who want the simple, logical path. In the last twelve months, I have planned and executed trips across 10 different countries. And I feel like I finally have travel planning down to a soft science. Everyone has their tips and tricks, but my method is really location-based. When in a new city,
Mar 6, 20205 min read
How to Get Amazing Photos of Yourself While Traveling Solo | AirBnB Experiences Madrid, Spain
Last Wednesday I discovered the coolest solo-traveler Airbnb experience! Have you ever been traveling alone, and needed someone to take your
Nov 26, 20194 min read
The Ultimate Carry On Packing List | Spring Weekend Trip
I am headed to Spain on Saturday and I cannot wait! The forecast is looking sunny, and 60 degrees is sounding divine. I really should be working on my thesis paper right now, but I just finished packing my bag... And I cannot stop thinking about how efficient I have become! I have been trying to master the art of packing for the last three years. While I was working in college admissions, I was constantly flying around the states and living out of my suitcase. Now that I live
Feb 21, 20194 min read
$15 a Night Seems Sketchy | My First Solo Hostel Experience London
hostel /ˈhɒst(ə)l/ noun an establishment which provides inexpensive food and lodging for a specific group of people, such as students, workers, or travelers. synonyms: cheap hotel Okay to preface, I've been spoiled. While I was working in college recruiting I became accustomed to nice hotels. After two years of intense travel around the Western US, I was a proud Hilton gold member and lived for the cushy king size beds and free continental breakfasts. Honestly, I was scared
Nov 11, 20184 min read
9 Podcasts For Your Next Road Trip
In all of my travel the last two years, I've gotten really into podcasts. Podcasts are the best use of your time when you are stuck sitting for hours. I often compare podcasting to meditating, both exercises allow your brain to shut off for a while and consider other ideas. I love podcasts that challenge my thinking, teach me new things, make me laugh and inspire me. I aim to podcast at least two hours per week. I start each morning with Up First by NPR, to get all of the wo
Aug 24, 20182 min read
8 Tips for Solo Travel
(Lindley pictured hugging a totem pole in Sitka, Alaska) I love traveling solo. I've been fortunate in my first job to have the opportunity to travel around the western United States. In those two years I planned multi-week trips by myself to California, Alaska, Wyoming, Utah, Oregon and Colorado. And now that I live in Europe I'm stretching myself even more. This last year, 2019, I've been to France, Belgium, Denmark, England, The Netherlands, Spain and Czech Republic. And
Jul 11, 20184 min read
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