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Traveling to Maui, Hawaii during COVID-19

Meghan Smith March 30, 2021

It was February and I was struggling. After months of saying I was okay living alone during a pandemic, my words finally caught up with me — as they usually do. I was “fine” by definition, but I hit a …

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Fall in love with Toronto, Canada

Meghan Smith September 17, 2019

I went to Toronto for work and didn’t think I’d be able to explore enough of the city to write about it. However, I loved it so much — and learned so much — I thought I’d offer a few …

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The travel bag of all travel bags

Meghan Smith August 25, 2019

This is an emergency post. Okay, I’m being dramatic. But I’ve had my eyes on the Lo & Sons OG travel bag (or laptop bag) for about two years, and right now it’s reduced from $295 down to $137 with …

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Outfit inspo for long & short flights (updated w/Fall 2019 trends)

Meghan Smith August 14, 2019

You can look cute on a plane. I’ve organized my airport travel style into three buckets. Short, medium and long-haul flights. I’ll keep updating my list with the newest outfits and trends as I wear them, so check back for …

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Find this hidden beach in Portugal: Praia dos Galapos

Meghan Smith July 12, 2019

If you Google Praia dos Galapos, you’ll see that it’s one of Portugal’s best hidden beaches, nestled in the lush Serra da Arrabida hillsides, just an hour outside of Lisbon. But there’s not much information about how to get there–or anything about …

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What to do in Montreal

Meghan Smith June 27, 2019

My friend Shannon and I decided we’d escape to Montreal over the 4th of July holiday last summer because we’re patriotic like that. We thought we’d find cooler weather up north, but as all great plans go, we landed during …

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How to ask your employer for more vacation time

Meghan Smith February 27, 2019

Typical vacation time in the U.S. is just two weeks, which is not up to standard compared to the rest of the world. And asking for more time off can be an awkward subject to bring up. Traveling not only …

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How I afford to travel (and how you can, too)

Meghan Smith February 20, 2019

I’m often asked how I afford to take so many international trips. Pull up a chair. Pour a cup of coffee. Let’s talk. My dad spent his career working in the travel industry. His company made booking software for the …

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Where to stay & feel spoiled in Ubud, Bali

Meghan Smith February 14, 2019

There are plenty of lodging options to choose from when you’re visiting Ubud. Because of the exchange rate, most travelers can afford nice accommodations for a modest price. Champagne on a beer budget IS possible here, so drink up. Hotel …

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What to do in Ubud, Bali

Meghan Smith February 12, 2019

Ubud is the spiritual center of Bali. Lush, exotic and filled with culture, it’s a city bustling with energy and things to do. We spent 3 full days and 5 nights here. Our itinerary worked out perfectly, so if you …

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