Valentine’s Day Gifts for Solo Travelers

Posted in Gifts| Solo Travel| Uncategorized
Feb 8
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Looking for a Valentine’s Day Gifts for Solo Travelers? Do Solo Travelers even have Valentines to give them gifts? Well of course we do! Read on for a list of Valentine’s Day Gift Suggestions for Solo Travelers Let’s dispel one myth right away. Solo travelers are not loners who live life only to escape it. Who… Read more

My Favorite Gifts for Travelers

Posted in Gifts| shopping
Nov 27
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What are the best gifts for travelers for a birthday, holiday, or ‘Congrats you made it to the American Airlines Executive Platinum status’ gift? Well a plane ticket is always a safe bet.  But if they already have that squared away, here are some other great suggestions broken up into Coach, Business and First Class options… Read more

A Traveler's Birthday

Posted in Gifts
Dec 3

I’m not going to lie – for various personal reasons, I could have let this birthday slide. Go by unnoticed and uncelebrated – just let Monday be Monday.  I just wasn’t feeling it this year.I’m an only child who grew up not only having birthdays, but also HALF birthdays in June when the East Coast weather… Read more

Christmas Gifts for the Traveler in your Life

Posted in Gifts| shopping
Dec 14

Anyone else shop for their holiday gifts at the very last minute like I do? Good! This list may be just in time for you procrastinators. 1. Anne Taintor Luggage Tags – A great little stocking stuffer to help luggage stand out from the rest on the airport carousel.Price: $8.99 – $9.99Buy From: Anne Taintor Website2… Read more

Is Global Shopping too Global?

Posted in Gifts| shopping| Souvenir
Dec 4

There is something special about finding the perfect souvenir for a friend or family member while you’re traveling the globe. Something that has Aunt Jane or Cousin George’s name written all over it.  What is less than special is finding that gift, deciding to spend your limited budget on it, packaging it up, standing in line… Read more

Favorite Souvenirs from 2012 Journey

Posted in Gifts| RTW| Souvenir| Travel
Oct 9

While I definitely wouldn’t call myself a shop-a-holic, I do appreciate finding interesting, creative, artistic and sometimes just plain weird things when I travel. Whether its something for myself or for friends and family, if I see the perfect gift, I often find myself digging for my wallet even if I’ve just made a solemn promise… Read more

A Timely Text

Posted in Gifts
Mar 6

As I was struggling with what to write today , I received the following text from my mom:“What do you expect, anticipate gaining from all your travels? What will you give?Huh? Where did that come from? I was tempted to just let that message sit there on my phone without answering it, but the question kept… Read more

Gift Suggestions for the Traveler

Posted in Gifts| Luggage| shopping| Traveler
Dec 6

In this past Monday’s post, I mentioned some great birthday gifts I got from friends and family who know about my travel habit. That inspired me to put together a list of a few items that I’d recommend if you’re shopping for a traveler in your life (even if that traveler is YOU). These are great… Read more

A Traveler's Birthday

Posted in Gifts
Dec 6

My friends and family know me all too well. Last Friday was my birthday and so many of the gifts, well-wishes and celebrations I received prove that I have been pretty vocal in communicating my love for travel.First, my roommate (a fellow travel junkie) organized a surprise party for me at my apartment last Monday. Along… Read more