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Brussels: An Honest First Look at Belgium’s Capital
This post contains affiliate links. If you purchase through a link, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Full disclosure here. Brussels was our arrival city and the first of three Belgian stops — and I’ll be honest with you up front, it ended up being my least favorite of…
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How I Start Packing Weeks Before a Trip (Without Living Out of a Suitcase)
A simple, low-stress packing timeline that starts weeks ahead — without your suitcase living open in the middle of the bedroom for a month.
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How I Used AI to Help Plan Our Europe Trip (And What It Actually Produced)
I used AI to help plan our 12-day Europe trip — and it actually worked. Here’s exactly what it built, what it got right, what I still had to do myself, and the full prompt you can copy and use for your own trip.
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Something Small to Pack: A Travel-Size Puzzle Book
There’s a particular kind of empty time that comes with travel. The hour before boarding. The long train stretch where the scenery goes quiet. The waiting room, the layover, the evening in an unfamiliar hotel when you’re not quite ready to sleep. I used to fill it with my phone. Lately I’d rather not. So…
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For the Days Between Trips: A Cozy Travel Activity Book
Not every day can be a travel day. Some days it’s raining, the suitcase is in the closet, and the next trip is just a vague little daydream on the calendar. Those are the days I like best for a cup of tea, a comfortable chair, and something to do with my hands that isn’t…
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I Made a Travel Journal for People Who Travel Like I Do
There’s a moment on every trip I take that I never plan for. It’s not the famous square or the must-see view. It’s the window seat in a quiet café where I sat longer than I meant to, watching a town go about its afternoon. That’s the moment I actually remember months later — and…
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How I Prepare My Cats Before a Trip (So I Can Actually Enjoy Being Away)
Living alone with two cats means every trip involves three departures: yourself, your home, and your pets. Here’s exactly how I set things up for Jasper and Nugget before I leave — so I can actually enjoy being away.
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How I Plan a Trip When I Have IBS (What I Actually Research Before I Book)
I have IBS, and it’s part of every trip I take. Here’s what I actually research before I book — from hotel location to pharmacy access — and what I keep in my day bag so a bad day stays manageable.
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How I Stay Cool and Comfortable as a Plus-Size Woman While Traveling
Traveling as a plus-size woman in warm weather takes real planning. Here are 10 things that have actually made a difference for me — from what I wear to what I carry to the mindset shift that changed everything.
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How I Prevent Stomach Issues on Long Flights
Long flights are hard on your digestive system — low humidity, pressure changes, sitting still for hours. Here are the habits that have actually made a difference for me, including what I do differently traveling with IBS.
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5 Things I’ve Stopped Packing — And Honestly Don’t Miss
After years of overpacking, I finally got honest about what I actually use while traveling. These are five things I’ve stopped packing — and I genuinely don’t miss any of them.
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What I Actually Keep in My Airplane Essentials Pouch (And Why Each Item Earns Its Spot)
One pouch. Everything you’ll actually use during a flight, within reach the whole time. Here’s exactly what goes in mine — and why each item earns its spot.
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