“Fly and Flop” Trips: How to Plan a Truly Relaxing Holiday

I love slow travel; mindful trips, where I get to ask myself, “What would make me happiest?” and use the answer to fuel days of exploration of a new place. But there are some vacations where I want to do absolutely no cultural discovery; where the point isn’t to go out and see things, but to recharge by bowing out of activities altogether. Enter: the … Continue reading  “Fly and Flop” Trips: How to Plan a Truly Relaxing Holiday

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Smart Travel Planning for Limited Time Off

Even though it’s only mid-October, I’m already planning my travel for next year. Why? The limits! My PTO is limited with my job, so I need to plan it carefully. I only get a certain of Paid Time Off (PTO) days per year. I’d really like to use them effectively, planning carefully ahead of time instead of just letting the travel bug creep up and … Continue reading Smart Travel Planning for Limited Time Off