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Dreaming of Our Next Vacation

Nov 23, 2021
Katie
Last weekend, Tyler turned to me and said, "We need a vacation." I feel that. It's been hard to accept that travel isn't as easy as it used to be for us, for several reasons. But that doesn't mean it can't be done - it just means we need to adapt it for our current phase of life. You know, the one where we're raising a kid and trying to get through a global pandemic. 😅
Destinations

4 Days in Boulder, Colorado

Nov 15, 2021
Katie
Two years ago, our Iceland crew reunited in Boulder, Colorado, for the holiday weekend. We got in late at night, but we had four full days ahead of us to explore. While Colorado is definitely a great 4th of July destination, I’d argue it’s an even better one during the fall and winter. Here’s what we did...
Travel Hacks

How to Fly with a Breast Pump

Nov 2, 2021
Katie
I woke up at 3:30 this morning so I could manage my morning routine, as well as finish packing my AWAY bag with my final must-bring: my Spectra breast pump. learned last year that road tripping while pregnant is no joke, and between our recent trip to San Francisco and this one, I've learned there are a lot of nuances to traveling with a breast pump as well. These are my recommendations.
Travel Hacks

How to Take a Bleisure Trip

Oct 26, 2021
Katie
I’m currently preparing to take my first work trip since February 2020, when I flew out for a work conference that I used as a jumping off point to visit both Scottsdale, Arizona, and several cities in Colorado, and I am figuring out just where I can sneak in some of my own fun. Here’s how you can make your own "bleisure" trip.
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Spotlight: Gallagher’s Pumpkins and Christmas Trees

Oct 18, 2021
Katie
It seems like everyone I know has been enjoying fun fall activities, like corn mazes (you can find a great one at Sweetfields Farm) and pumpkin patches. After seeing Gallagher’s Pumpkins and Christmas Trees pop up a few times on social media, I told my husband that we needed to make a trip over. They’re family-owned and operated by the Gallagher family, who clearly takes pride in their tree and pumpkin patch. We went this past weekend, and it’s now clear why they’re so popular.
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That Time When… 911 Put Me On Hold

Oct 11, 2021
Katie
I glanced down at my phone, located next to my plate on the table because I’d been taking pictures of our food. Whelp, there was no getting out of this one. So I said yes, I did; he then explained that there was a woman who sincerely needed medical attention, just on the other side of the walled patio we were eating on, and could we please call 911 for her? So I did.
Destinations

Planning for Austin, Texas in Summer 2022

Oct 4, 2021
Katie
I haven’t been back to Texas since our trip to Dallas! My recent US-based travel has been mostly focused on road trips, like Asheville and Blue Ridge. That being said, I am now attending a bachelorette party in Summer 2022 in Austin, and I’m excited to do some more exploring in Texas! I’m also in need of recommendations...
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3.5 Days in Copenhagen, Denmark

Sep 27, 2021
Katie
We only booked flights to Copenhagen because we found an amazing deal on flights while I was playing around in Google Flights’ explore tool. For $375 roundtrip, how could we say no? Once those were booked, we did some research, bought an Away bag (I did, anyway), booked some great dining experiences, and had a wonderful time in Copenhagen on a budget.
Travel Hacks

How to Get a Passport for a Child

Sep 20, 2021
Katie
At the beginning of the month, Tyler and I brought our son into the post office to submit his passport application. Since he’ll be coming with us on our trip to Ireland next March, we wanted to make sure he was all squared away on the international travel front (no more passport snafus for this family, thanks). While going through the process, we definitely learned some important things that are specific to getting a passport for a baby. Here’s what you need to know.