• What I Packed On My 4 Week Trip Abroad

    Greetings from yet another cozy airport lounge! Today, I find myself at Heathrow, all smiles as I await my flight to the sunny embrace of Lisbon, Portugal. 🌞 Now, let’s get down to the nitty-gritty after a grand two weeks…

  • Things I Never Leave The House Without

    Things I Never Leave The House Without

    Hello, my darling friends! This weekend I spent a good chunk of time on mini adventures with my parents and a friend. It got me thinking about all the Things I Never Leave The House Without, even on a day…

  • UPGARDEN P-PATCH Seattle

    10 Reasons to Travel in Your Own City

    Well, my friends, there is something to be said for traveling local. Sure, a weekend away or a change of scenery sounds pretty nice but this post is here to give you 10 Reasons to Travel in Your Own City…

  • How to Pack For Your Next Airbnb Stay onthetripside Blog Alli

    How to Pack for Your Next Airbnb

    I’ve been excited to write about this topic for a while now. I love Airbnbs. It’s not a secret, but not many people are as comfortable as I am, in them. In fact, I’ve only had one negative experience with…

  • Solo Travel Hacker for Beginners onthetripside blog

    22 Solo Travel Hacks for Beginners

    When I first start traveling alone, I overpacked as much as I under packed. I did everything wrong. From researching the wrong places to running out of cash and not knowing where to get more… what a mess. So, I’ve…

  • The Ultimate Essential Cabin Fun List // On the Trip Side Blog

    The Ultimate Cabin Fun List

    If there is one thing I’ve learned about traveling in Washington State, it’s that you need to book your trip WELL in advance. So, when I started looking for Fall cabins, it was 81* and sunny in Seattle… and I’m…