Tag Archive: tips

21 Jul

Why I will never use Hotels.com again

Recently, I was looking for a hotel to stay at during my friend’s wedding weekend in Colorado. I found a hotel through hotels.com and it was cheaper at the time…
July 21, 2014 at 07:58 Leave a comment
25 Mar

What I’m glad I packed for Bocas del Toro and what I’ll pack next time

I have an announcement! I am bringing my younger brother (He’s going to be 15) to volunteer with Give and Surf again this December! I am so excited and very…
March 25, 2014 at 20:37 Leave a comment
12 Mar

12 Tips for packing light

I have a confession – I used to be a heavy packer. Ok, I said it! I went to South America for 3 months with a giant roller duffel, full-sized…
March 12, 2013 at 08:00 6 Comments
14 Feb

10 Tips for Protecting yourself from Robbery and Theft while Traveling

I have been asked by a bunch of people about the risk of muggings and theft when traveling. I have been fortunate enough (knock on wood) to have not have…
February 14, 2013 at 07:00 4 Comments
07 Dec

The Case for Hostels

I was talking to a coworker recently, and I realized there are people who haven’t  stayed in hostels before and/or don’t know what they were. Therefore, I thought I would…
December 7, 2012 at 09:00 1 Comment
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23 Aug

Best of The San Francisco Bay Area

I am fortunate enough to live in the San Francisco Bay Area and was recently asked by a friend to put together a list for someone who was traveling to…
August 23, 2012 at 12:00 Leave a comment