The BLT 5
Crash Course
These five articles outline my travel philosophy. Read them in any order, or don't read them at all, just know that they form the foundation of how I voyage into the world- be it for three days or three weeks. My hope is that, with a little trust and some practice, you too can become a Budget Luxury Traveler!
The Louvre at night. Paris, France.
Stay on Budget Without Counting Coins
This is the heart of it all. The true essence of the BLT mentality, and an essential component to how I enjoy my time away from home! Money is an awkward topic, but hey, awkward is enjoying a newfound popularity lately, so let's make talking about money popular too...
Planning It vs. Winging It
We've all been there- frantically speed reading our guidebooks on the airplane, kicking ourselves for not having started planning sooner, terrified we'll miss something fun. The balance of pre-planning your whole trip vs. just showing up can be a tough one to achieve. Let's talk about how to do it right!
The girls navigating in the white out. Crested Butte, Colorado, USA.
Griffith Observatory. Los Angeles, California, USA.
Know Before You Go
The art of pre trip research is a delicate one. How much research is too much? How do you sort through all the muck and come out on top of information overload? What are you even supposed to know before you go? It's ok, I've gotcha covered on this one!
You Choose Your Choice: Destination Decisions
You've got money saved up, and your boss approved your time off. But how in the heck do you decide where to go? If this is an agonizing part of your trip planning, this article is for you!
Miniatures in an exhibit at Mass MoCA. North Adams, Massachusetts, USA.
Supertrees at Gardens by the Bay. Singapore.
Define Your Style
Are you a beach bum? A powder hound? An adventure seeker or a city rat? Are you anxiously anticipating culinary awe abroad? Or hoping to wow your friends with recounts of your epic trekking adventure? Let's talk about defining your travel style, and then redefining it!