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5 comfortable (and stylish) shoes for travel

July 6, 2014 | by Rebecca Pattee

5 comfortable (and stylish) shoes for travel

On my last trip to Europe, I traveled and average of 10 miles per day on foot and was thankful for my Nike 3.0 Dance Studio shoes. I made the mistake of wearing ballet flats one day on the trip and my feet ended up swollen and covered in blisters. You’ll likely want to bring along an extra pair of . . .

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I’m afraid of flying (but I do it anyway)

July 5, 2014 | by Rebecca Pattee

I’m afraid of flying (but I do it anyway)

The cabin of the plane was completely dark except for the occasional flash of lightning. The plane started to bounce around the clouds, prompting an announcement from the captain that the landing into Bogota would be fairly turbulence due to some thunderstorms. My palms start to sweat and my heart . . .

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How I balance traveling and my career

June 29, 2014 | by Rebecca Pattee

How I balance traveling and my career

At this point in my life, I want it all: a successful career and a life of adventure and travel. I have a husband, a mortgage, two cats, a retirement plan. I also spend my time obsessively researching new destinations and trying to figure out how to cram as many activities as possible into one week . . .

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Review: International Delta Economy Comfort

June 15, 2014 | by Rebecca Pattee

Review: International Delta Economy Comfort

If a non-stop route exists to the destination that I want to visit, I will book that flight, even if it's a few hundred dollars more. Nonstops are great for obvious reasons: No connection delays, less chance of lost baggage and more time to enjoy your vacation destination. Thankfully, there are two . . .

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7 tips for driving on the other side of the road

May 31, 2014 | by Rebecca Pattee

7 tips for driving on the other side of the road

I recently returned from a trip to Scotland, which involved driving over 1,000 miles on the other side of the road, starting at the Edinburgh airport. I'm not going to lie when I say I was having pre-trip nightmares about driving on the other side. I'm happy to report that driving on the left was . . .

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24 travel hacks for a safe & stress-free trip

April 16, 2014 | by Rebekah Schilperoort

24 travel hacks for a safe & stress-free trip

Do you ever feel like you need a vacation from your vacation? It can be a lot of work to prepare for a getaway. From finding coverage at work and making plans, to air travel and all that site seeing – it can be exhausting. Here are some tips that can make travel worry-free so you’ll have more . . .

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In my bag: 9 travel-sized beauty essentials

April 15, 2014 | by Rebecca Pattee

In my bag: 9 travel-sized beauty essentials

Unless I’m heading out on a business trip, I’m not a high-maintenance traveler in terms of my beauty routine. I don’t need a hairdryer, curling iron or flat iron while I’m on the road. While I use those products at home, they only weigh down my bag and take up space that could be better used for . . .

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Review: Colonial Colombia with Intrepid Travel

April 13, 2014 | by Rebecca Pattee

Review: Colonial Colombia with Intrepid Travel

As I mentioned in previous posts, I went on 9-day tour through Colombia with Intrepid Travel. If you want some travel inspiration, check out some of my favorite photos from Colombia. The itinerary This tour is actually the second part of a 15-day Colombia tour called Complete Colombia. The first . . .

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