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Workaway – A Unique Travel Experience

travel_admin July 4, 2025

Workaways are a type of exchange where the host offers free room and board for an agreed amount of time in exchange for some type of assistance from the workawayer.

A map of a 28 day cruise starting in Singapore and ending in Tokyo.

Planning in Progress

Cathy Laurenzi October 6, 2023

Our next big trip is in the works – a 28 night cruise leaving out of Singapore on January 20th, 2024 and ending in Yokohama (Tokyo) Japan on February 17th.

A giant red flip flop sculpture and two palm trees in a resort lobby

Orlando Girls’ Trip: Beyond Theme Parks

Cathy Laurenzi August 2, 2023

Looking for ideas on the best girls’ trip destinations? Consider Orlando if your travel plans are NOT between June and August.

Woman with a small suitcase waiting for a train

9 Tips for Ladies Packing Light

Cathy Laurenzi April 23, 2023

If your trip includes multiple destinations and traveling without a tour company, then packing light will make for a much more relaxed and enjoyable trip.