As the Christmas season approaches, it seems only fitting to address a fear many people have: traveling during the holidays. In the Christmas classic movie Home Alone, we see eight-year-old Kevin and his family rushing through the airport in hopes to reach their flight before take off. As they rush through the terminals, hundreds of... Continue Reading →
Tips and Tricks for a Holiday Ski Trip
In my eighth grade year, my family decided to head down to a nearby ski resort (Ski Sawmill) and take some lessons on how to ski. Since then, we have taken multiple trips with other families we are close with to larger resorts. My siblings have taken the time to join our high school's ski... Continue Reading →
Budgeting a Ski Trip
Ski season is coming, and ski vacations are certainly popular during those winter months. Preparing a ski getaway will make you excited, but you will never forget the price when you are planning a ski trip. Below are tips for budgeting your ski trip. While it won't necessarily be the cheapest plan, there are some... Continue Reading →
The Perfect Gift for The Traveler
Buying gifts for people is hard. That’s why I am here today to help give you some ideas for the traveler in your life! A Map – This gift makes a beautiful decoration to add to anyone’s home. Be sure to gift them decorative pins too. That way they can add pins to all of... Continue Reading →
Snowmass Trail Recommendation
The Aspen skiing scene consists of Snowmass Mountain, Ajax, Buttermilk and Highlands. With four mountains to choose from, there is never a shortage of slopes in Aspen, Colorado. That being said, I am here today to recommend my favorite slopes whether you are just learning how to ski or are practically a pro. My favorite... Continue Reading →
How To: Prepare for International Travel
Me and my friends heading to the airport to head to the Dominican Republic- naive about all the work that went into the trip On my first international trip to the Dominican Republic, I had to prepare way more than I originally thought I would. I hoped to just pack a bag, grab my passport,... Continue Reading →
My Experience in a Spanish Immersion Program
I am from Lehigh County, PA and our local school district offers a “Spanish Immersion” program for a class of 27 students to partake in from first grade through your senior year of high school. This program is incredibly hard to get into due to the large amounts of parents wanting their kids in this... Continue Reading →
What is in Lauren’s Carry On?
"Now boarding Flight #274 for Sioux Falls, South Dakota." Growing up, this was a frequent phrase I heard at least four times a year. I would board a plane and head out west to see my grandparents. Two flights there, two flights home- four in total. With so much flying in my life, I became... Continue Reading →
Dealing with an Emergency While Traveling
Traveling will bring you priceless memories, and you may need some time away from the demands of everyday life. But no matter how much you plan, emergencies can and do happen during your traveling. Here are tips for handling and preventing a few of the most common travel-related emergencies. Passport Issue Passports are one of... Continue Reading →
My WORST Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving- my favorite holiday. Well, my favorite holiday MOST years. In 2010, I experienced the worst Thanksgiving imaginable. I found it only appropriate to share my misfortunes, as to warn you and help you avoid an equally terrible Thanksgiving. Tip #1: DO NOT FLY ON THANKSGIVING In 2010, my younger brother's godfather James was getting... Continue Reading →