One would think that the last thing a person who gets terribly seasick, will sleep for days if not woken up by daybreak, and has a bit of claustrophobia should do is book an inside cabin. But, that’s exactly what I did on our most recent (and first!) cruise with Norwegian Cruise Lines on the Escape! …
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Packing for Pittsburgh
I’m still on a mission to pack lighter, and this trip was no exception! Two people… one carry on! We flew to Pittsburgh for the weekend, so I needed to keep our bags to a minimum. I’m really proud of how I did! If you want to see our travel vlog from the weekend, you …
A Weekend Trip to Pittsburgh PA
We recently went on a weekend trip to Pittsburgh PA to see the sights, check out a Steelers game, and eat at one of our favorite spots! Want to see how I packed for this trip? A packing video is coming soon!
Packing Light for a Long Weekend at the Beach!
We recently went on a trip to Myrtle Beach, SC for our 16th anniversary. I’m on a mission to pack much lighter, so I thought this would be a good test for trying to do just that! I challanged myself to pack for both myself and my husband in only a carry on suitcase. Did …
What I Ate on our Alaskan Cruise with Holland America {Gluten Free Travel}
2019 Update – I took the cruise discussed below to Alaska with Holland America on the Nieuw Amsterdam in 2017. Since then, I have heard from multiple readers that the fries at the Dive In are no longer gluten free! Please check with the staff on your ship before ordering them! Thanks and safe travels! Every …
Flying Through Security! My Picks for Non-liquid Toiletries
I’m always looking for ways to make travel easier — no matter what time of year it is.  My main goal is to travel lighter and smarter!! One way to travel lighter is to pack only in a carry on bag.  You can check out my packing ideas travel board on Pinterest for some great resources …
Our Trip to Alaska 2017!
Come follow along as we journey to Alaska on Holland America’s Nieuw Amsterdam. We had a wonderful time (this was our second trip to Alaska) and highly recommend it if you’re interested! Filmed in May 2017.
Holland America Nieuw Amsterdam Verandah Balcony Room Tour – Cabin 4032
Interested in sailing on the Nieuw Amsterdam? Check out the room tour of our balcony room on our most recent sailing to Alaska!
Pack With Me: Alaskan Cruise Edition
Now that we’ve got our plan… let’s get to packing!!
Getting Ready for a Trip / Pre-Packing for Alaska
We are a little over a week from our next trip — a cruise to ALASKA! 🙂 Can you tell I’m excited? We’ve been there once before (in 2012) which makes me even more excited to go back for a much needed do-over! To get ready, I’ve started my pre-packing routine and I thought I would …