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I’m probably best described as an aspiring yogi. Or maybe even: * wishful * wannabe * one day * kinda * maybe * sorta I know you know what I mean. Look, I know yoga is good for me. Still, it’s one of those things that I don’t make enough time for, despite knowing how Read More…

My friend, Kimberly, approached me recently and asked if I would check out a new product she was working on. It was travel-related and she thought it might be something I’d like to see. She stopped by the house and, with box in tow, took out a large stack of handmade pillow cases she calls Read More…

I first met Adam Rapp 10 years ago when he had just started his business, Clothing Arts. He began his business by creating a line of travel pants with a number of features that prevent casual theft while traveling. Thus was born his pick-pocket proof pants. I was hooked from the beginning. As a female Read More…

We have a winner! Barbara from North Caroline won this month’s giveaway! I heard a story recently about someone who can’t fly due to how badly he gets airsick. I had no idea this was even a thing! I mean, I know there are those airsick bags in the seat pocket on planes, I just Read More…

Sometimes my long training runs are long. Like really long. I’m talking three or four hours. And while I’d love to say that I can zen out in silence during this amount of time, the truth is that much of that time is spent catching up on podcasts. And when I get tired of people Read More…

Back in the fall, I stopped drinking coffee. (I know!) It happened in a single moment when I put down the cup I was drinking from and realized that I didn’t really like the taste of that particular coffee. And like that, I was done (for the most part). I’m now on the tea bandwagon Read More…

When I’m packing for a trip, I’m always looking for ways to consolidate and decrease the volume of items that I’m taking with me. Hydaway has just the answer to my needs, with their collapsible line of tumblers (pictured left), bottles and bowls (pictured below). Made from lightweight silicone, these items collapse into themselves, taking Read More…

I have to be in a really dire situation to buy bottled water. I just really hate the plastic waste–at home and when I’m traveling. As an alternative, I make sure that I have a reusable water bottle of some sort with me pretty much any time I leave the house. And I often use Read More…

I love love love my compression socks from Vim&Vigr. (And you will, too, because you have a chance to win two pairs!) Lemme tell you a little bit about why these are so important to your travels… You know what DVT is, right? Please say yes. OK, if you said no…deep vein thrombosis is a Read More…

When I first heard about Appalachian Gear Company’s All-Paca Fleece Hoodie, I thought it was going to be like other hoodies that are currently hanging in my work-from-home closet. I was delighted when this very soft sweater arrived. It’s actually nothing like my other hoodies. (Not sure if that says more about me or about Read More…