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First Time Flying? What to Expect Step By Step – 2021

Last Updated on September 23, 2021 by Candy Wafford First time flying? Or maybe it’s been a while? From packing to security to boarding, there’s a lot to think about when flying and it can be overwhelming. This guide will walk you through everything you need to know when flying for the first time. This is the first in my Travel 101 series of posts on the basics of travel. This series will primarily be geared to the new or...

Cruising to Cuba? Check out Fusterlandia in Havana

Last Updated on June 27, 2019 by Candy Wafford “Peculiar travel suggestions are dancing lessons from God.” Kurt Vonnegut Going on a cruise to Cuba? I can’t recommend Fusterlandia enough. It’s just plain fun. If you are in Havana on a cruise, or just find yourself in Cuba, you owe it to yourself to visit this little gem. It’s cool, free, educational, and inspirational. What more could you ask for? Fusterlandia is an art installation/fantasy located just outside of downtown...

Best Lisbon Food Tour – Taste of Lisboa Review

Last Updated on September 2, 2019 by Candy Wafford I love getting to know a destination through its food.  That’s why food tours have become one of my favorite ways to see a city and get my belly full at the same time. And our recent tour with Taste of Lisboa’s Food Tour in Lisbon is one of the best food tours I’ve taken. When planning our trip to Portugal, I knew a Lisbon food tour had to be part...

7 Tips To Get More Sleep When Traveling

Last Updated on August 14, 2020 by Candy Wafford As much as I love to travel, I haven’t resorted to sleeping on floors. And at this age, I don’t see that ever happening. If you’re young and your back can handle it, go for it! Regardless of where you sleep, it can tough to get enough sleep when traveling. So I’m sharing 7 tips to get more sleep when traveling. My bed is one of my favorite places to be....

carmo ruins in Lisbon, Portugal

Lisbon Must See – Carmo Ruins

Last Updated on February 26, 2020 by Candy Wafford “The ruins proclaim the building was beautiful.” Mohsin Hamid A trip to Lisbon had been on my bucket list for a while. Once there, I fell completely under its spell. Portugal is a stunning country with so much to see and do. There’s a rustic elegance to Lisbon that feels different than other European cities I’ve visited. There’s no pretense. It’s not trying to be anything more than what it is....

review of Away's Everywhere Bag

Why I Love the Away Everywhere Bag – Review 2021

Last Updated on November 17, 2021 by Candy Wafford Away Everywhere Bag 2021 Update I’ve been using my Everywhere Bag for several years now! I still love it and am very impressed that it looks brand new even with the wear and tear I put it through traveling. The fabric, zippers, and straps show no signs of wear and still work perfectly. The Away Everywhere Bag craftmanship is exceptional. Their products are by far the best quality travel gear I’ve...

paragliding in Crucita, Ecuador

Wanna Fly? Paragliding in Crucita, Ecuador

Last Updated on July 28, 2019 by Candy Wafford “Don’t just fly, soar.” Dumbo Paragliding in Ecuador was at the top of my must-do list when we visited. I’m a big fan of The Amazing Race and had seen the contestants doing it a few years back and couldn’t get it out of my head. It looked like the perfect marriage of thrill-seeking and serenity. This adventure also brought about some unexpected travel woes and larger lessons about human nature...

3 Travel Accessories Under $10

Last Updated on August 18, 2019 by Candy Wafford Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links that earn me a small commission, at no additional cost to you. I only recommend products I use and love and think you will too. “Sometimes ,” said Pooh, “the smallest things take up the most space in your heart.” Little things often have the biggest impact on our experiences. Read on to discover three little travel accessories that will make travel better and all...

The 3 Best Free (or nearly free) Tours

Last Updated on April 16, 2019 by Candy Wafford “You don’t have to be rich to travel well.” Eugene Fodor One day a friend asked me how my family could afford to take so many trips on what we made.  My response?  Because we’re cheap!  Seriously, we’ve rarely allowed ourselves to fall into the vacation mentality of “We’re on vacation, who cares what it costs!”  Being choosy about how we spend our dollars while traveling has meant that we can...