Poky Little Wanderer

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I keep all my favorite travel apps together in a folder on my phone.

My Favorite Travel Apps

Published June 30, 2023 / / 0 Comments

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In the modern age of travel, your smart phone is the best tool to have on hand. From booking accommodations and transportation to budgeting and translations, there’s an app (or several) to help make every facet of travel easier. Over the years I’ve tried out a number of apps to see what works and what doesn’t, and to come up with this list of my favorite travel apps.

I keep all my favorite travel apps together in a folder on my phone.
My travel folder keeps all my favorite travel apps together for me!
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Sunset over Phnom Penh during a sunset cruise on the Mekong river

15 Free Things to do Anywhere You Travel

Published March 24, 2023 / / 17 Comments

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Accurate or not, travel has a reputation for being expensive. Whether you’re splashing out on the trip of a lifetime or sticking to a shoestring budget, it can be nice to enjoy some free activities wherever you are. Many places can boast a list of unique things to do that are free of charge, but there are also many free things to do anywhere you travel.

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Films on the Pier in Fells Point, Baltimore is a great summer activity

Films on the Pier in Fells Point

Published July 15, 2022 / / 0 Comments

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Among the plethora of activities available in Baltimore, Maryland during the summertime are the outdoor movie nights held in neighborhoods around the city. Fells Point holds their Films on the Pier out on Broadway Pier providing moviegoers with the additional bonus of enjoying the waterfront while attending the show.

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Poky Little Wanderer puenting in Ecuador

All My Favorite Travel Gear

Published February 14, 2020 / / 20 Comments

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A frequent topic of discussion among travelers is their favorite travel gear to use. Some will swear by one product while others will vow to only buy this other brand’s product. I’ve compiled this list of all my favorite travel gear including some information on how I chose these items and/or why I like them. While I touched on a few of these items in my packing tips post, I go more in-depth about them here. As time goes by this list will evolve with my current items that I use and love when traveling.

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Small carry on suitcase and tote purse for a weekend trip to Paris using my packing tips

Packing Tips from an Ex-Overpacker

Published September 5, 2019 / / 18 Comments

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One day in the office kitchen I overheard a conversation between two women who were debating whether or not you can pack for a four day trip using only carry on luggage. In my rush to see who was talking I almost spilled the coffee I had just poured. I wanted to immediately tell them: Yes! You most certainly can pack for four days in just carry on bags! After all, my husband and I had travelled all over Ecuador for ten days with just our backpacks as carry ons. I resisted the urge to interrupt their conversation to give them all the packing tips I could think of, but now I’ll share them with you!

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Crowds gather on Shakespeare Hill to watch Shakespeare in Delaware Park performances throughout the summer in Buffalo, NY

5 Tips for Enjoying Shakespeare in Delaware Park

Published June 20, 2019 / / 4 Comments

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Shakespeare in Delaware Park has been a Buffalo summer tradition since 1976. Since then it has grown to become one of the largest outdoor Shakespeare companies in the USA and is now the second oldest such company. Theatre students from the University at Buffalo work alongside professional actors to provide high-quality performances of the bard’s beloved plays. Each year two plays are chosen to be performed and each one runs about 3-4 weeks with performances six days a week. The outdoor performances are free to attend, which make for a great date night or a fun way to spend a summer evening with a group of friends!

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WOW Air plane wing

WOW Air Didn’t Wow Us

Published February 6, 2019 / / 6 Comments

*Update: WOW Air ceased operations on March 28th, 2019*

When booking our flights for our three week trip to Europe, we booked one with WOW Air from Amsterdam, Netherlands to Reykjavik, Iceland. I have of course heard many people complain about WOW since it’s a budget airline and doesn’t offer a lot of extra amenities. I understood that and was willing to take a bare bones flight for this leg of our trip since it would only be a couple hours. For our other flights, I had booked Icelandair since I’d read they had decent leg room and my husband is tall enough to really appreciate the extra inches between rows.

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Poky Little Wanderer and hubby on the Spanish Steps in Rome, Italy

Using Groupon Getaways

Published October 31, 2018 / / 22 Comments

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When searching for trips on a budget, don’t forget to check out discount sites like Groupon Getaways. Sound weird? Maybe, but hear me out. In my experience these deals are being provided by legitimate travel agencies that are using Groupon Getaways to sell trips to individual customers at a group rate. 

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