Travel
The 15-Minute “Arrival Walk” That Makes Any New City Feel Familiar
For years, my first hour in a new city looked the same: land, rush, drag my bag,...
The Carry-On Rule That Stopped My Trips From Starting in Chaos
I used to treat my carry-on like a random extra bag—something I packed quickly at...
The Quiet Nature Weekend I Took When I Needed My Brain Back
I didn’t book a nature weekend because I was trying to have a “main character...
A Slow 3-Day Small-Town Itinerary That Felt Better Than a Busy City Sprint
I genuinely like big cities. I like the energy, the food, the feeling that something...
The Wellness Weekend That Didn’t Feel Like a Doctor Appointment
I used to avoid anything labeled “wellness travel” because it always looked like it...
How I Planned a “Better Sleep” Trip Without Turning It Into a Whole Personality
I didn’t plan a “better sleep” trip because I wanted to become someone who talks...
I Did a Set-Jetting Weekend — Here’s How to Make It Feel Real, Not Tourist-Trappy
I didn’t go because I thought I’d have a cinematic “walk through the scene” moment....
The “Movie Location” City Guide That’s Actually About the Neighborhoods
I get why people do movie-location trips. You watch a show, you see the streets over...
The “Hotel Hop” Strategy That Made One City Feel Like Three Trips
I used to book one hotel, drop my bags, and treat that address like a contract. Even...
My First “Salvaged Stay” Hotel — Worth It or Just Aesthetic?
I booked it for the vibe, I’ll admit that up front. The listing photos had that “old...