Costa Rica with Baby

by | August 23, 2019 | Baby Travel, Where in the World | 0 Comments

Posts may contain Affiliate Links to products that I would earn a commission from if you choose to buy through them at no cost to you. I try to keep advertisements in relation to the article.  Why Costa Rica?  Pros: Proximity: we could fly Alaska Airlines...
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10 Great Portland Hot Sauces

by | July 28, 2019 | My Own Backyard, Oregon | 0 Comments

If you’re able to handle spicy (or mildly spicy) foods, you can’t visit Portland without trying some of our local hot sauces! We love our brunch and we also love the variety of hot sauces we can put on any type of food. Those who know me know I LOVE spicy food. I have...
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How to Fly with your Baby

by | May 8, 2019 | Ask a Travel Agent, Baby Travel | 0 Comments

Posts may contain Affiliate Links to products that I would earn a commission from if you choose to buy through them at no cost to you. I try to keep advertisements in relation to travel items. For more information read here.  Does baby need a birth certificate? When...
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Guide to Free Baby Activities in Portland

by | February 26, 2019 | Mommy Life, My Own Backyard | 0 Comments

Having a baby is a life changing event and eventually it's good to get out of the house even if it means taking baby along! I've personally  attended many of the below activities and compiled my list ensuring that they are 100% free. If there are changes to the free...
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How to get Global Entry for Your Baby

by | December 19, 2018 | Ask a Travel Agent, Baby Travel, Mommy Life | 0 Comments

Why get Global Entry? Global Entry is a process that expedites travel through customs. When you enter US customs instead of having to fill out the sheet of declaration and stand in a line of 100 or so people you can go to a kiosk to submit the information and cut the...
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How to Get a Passport for Your Baby

by | September 28, 2018 | Ask a Travel Agent, Baby Travel, Mommy Life | 0 Comments

Navigate the journey of infant travel as I learn the way I do best- trial and error! I took the liberty of scouring books, blogs, and online groups to learn the ins and outs of infant travel and then tried for myself. To get a US Passport you’ll need to bring the...
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5 Best Portland Beer Experiences

by | August 11, 2018 | My Own Backyard, Oregon | 0 Comments

BrewCycle For the group of friends who want an active experience Billed as "the most Portland experience,” a Brewcycle is a fifteen seat giant pedal powered trolley that travels super slow but gives the crew a good workout while riding a few blocks to close breweries....
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Six Underrated Brunch Spots in Portland

by | May 18, 2018 | My Own Backyard, Oregon, PDX Girl Eats World | 0 Comments

Brunch is a wholesome Portland pastime that isn't limited to just weekends or Millennials. We're fanatic about our favorite brunch places and it's practically impossible to catch them all as new ones pop up on what seems like a monthly basis. If you don't want to...
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10 Useful Travel Related Apps & Websites

by | March 7, 2018 | Ask a Travel Agent | 1 Comment

Besides Mine of Course... Finding concise information in the age of Google can be intimidating- there is so much information it may seem like too much! Sometimes websites that work really well in your home country might not be used elsewhere. My criteria is based on...
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Amsterdam: Two Days in Europe’s chillest city

by | February 2, 2018 | Europe, Where in the World | 0 Comments

Logistics & Lingo Amsterdam is in the region of North Holland, in the country The Netherlands. Currency- Euro € Part of Schengen zone and the European Union Transportation- Biking, walking, trains & street cars. They have Uber & Lyft. Renting a car is...
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Where am I? Portland, OR

Last Place Visited: Croatia 

Next Trip: Mt Shasta, CA 

My Top Ten 2017 Destinations

My Top Ten 2017 Destinations

by | Jan 3, 2018 | Where in the World | 0 Comments

2017 was a traveling "embarrassment of riches!" This year we made several international and domestic trips for business, leisure, and bleisure. I met up with friends and family in several destinations, and visited some places for the second (or third) time. Since I...

Airline Status, Perks, and Miles

Airline Status, Perks, and Miles

by | Oct 19, 2017 | Ask a Travel Agent | 0 Comments

How to rack up miles and get travel perks for no extra cost Why try to get airline status? For frequent or semi-frequent travelers obtaining “status” through one airline or alliance can save money and make travel more enjoyable. While the coveted free first class...

Two Days in Copenhagen, Denmark

Two Days in Copenhagen, Denmark

by | Sep 23, 2017 | Europe, Where in the World | 0 Comments

Denmark uses kroners as their currency but virtually everywhere (except Freetown Christiania) takes cards. Food prices can be a shock to many Americans- typically cooking meals at home, eating street food, and avoiding purchasing water and alcohol can help cut down on...

Trip Planning 101: All About Refunds

Trip Planning 101: All About Refunds

by | Apr 21, 2017 | Ask a Travel Agent | 0 Comments

What are ticket rules and why do they matter? In light of recent travel related news concerning rights and rules for a passenger- on a more serious note the infamous United forcibly removing a seated passenger to the frequently shared concern over new bare-bones...