Believe it or not, I've actually done all of my shopping for the holidays. But in years past, it's been a very last-minute affair. If you, like me, are looking for gifts for the traveler in your life, I have some suggestions. Books Travel books are a great gift for this time of year so … [Read more...] about The Last-Minute Shopper’s Gift Guide for Travelers
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Caroline’s Favorite Things 2018
In past years, I've used my holiday gift guide as a way to give away some of my favorite products to my readers. But this year, I'm going to support my local writers and small business owners as well as organizations! As always, all are under $100, meaning there's something to buy everyone on your … [Read more...] about Caroline’s Favorite Things 2018
Easy Ways to Help the Environment Daily
Let's be honest: the state of the world is a mess. Whether or not you believe in global warming (yes, it's a real thing), you have to admit that humans haven't treated our home well. There are massive clusters of plastic floating in the oceans, straws washing up on beaches, and animals being injured … [Read more...] about Easy Ways to Help the Environment Daily
What I Packed for Peru
I'll admit that I started packing for Peru about a month before my trip. Since it is a different climate in the Southern Hemisphere, I had plenty of winter clothes I could lay out, not needing them in the humid Georgia spring. But this was a tricky one to prepare for. My trip had a mix of climates … [Read more...] about What I Packed for Peru
Avoiding Fast Fashion
I mostly write about travel, but I also think it's important to talk about responsible elements of everyday life. In my travels, I've seen landfills that covered the sides of mountains, constantly smoldering from fires meant to destroy them, but they remain for years without biodegrading. I feel … [Read more...] about Avoiding Fast Fashion