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My Favorite Fleeces for Travel, Winter Fun, and Beyond

November 5, 2017 By Heather

A kind reader emailed asking if I had any recommendations for fleece for an upcoming hiking trip that also included some time in European cities this spring. Oh, do I... [Side note: I get a fair number of emails, and I do reply to them all. If you email me and I don't respond, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: All, Clothes, TravelingSaurus Selections Tagged With: Fashion, Fleece

My Three Favorite Blazers for Travel: For Work, For Play & For Where/When Ever!

September 25, 2017 By Heather

Since fall is now here, and I have multiple trips coming up in the next few months (Panama, Atlanta, Florida, and lastly Copenhagen!), let's talk about a closet staple, and one that should almost always be in your carry on. Blazers. The real reason I like blazers is because I … [Read more...]

Filed Under: All, Clothes, Gear, TravelingSaurus Selections Tagged With: Blazers, Fashion, J. Crew, Lilly, Nordstrom

Six Things For Travelers at the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale!

July 23, 2017 By Heather

On principle, I don't carry department store (or retail store) credit cards. It's probably a stupid principle, considering how much I may spend at certain retail outlets...and the fact that I agree, though it took me a few years to come around, the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale … [Read more...]

Filed Under: All, Clothes, Gear Tagged With: Nordstrom, Sales

Testing Out a New Travel Flat: FlipSlips + A FlipSlips GIVEAWAY!

November 14, 2016 By Heather

*I received a pair of FlipSlips + a pair to give away to blog readers. As always, all opinions are my own. The most popular post I've ever written was on finding the perfect travel flat, with my reviews of the Tory Burch Minnie, the Cole Haan Avery, and Tieks (read that here). … [Read more...]

Filed Under: All, Clothes, Gear Tagged With: Giveaway, Shoes

Exploring the Great Wall of China: Five Tips to Enjoy Your Visit

September 9, 2016 By Heather

After arriving from the airport the day before, heading to the Great Wall was pretty much the first thing we did in China...for good reason, it's the Great Wall! I had seen an Instagram post the day before about the Great Wall Marathon--and let me say, that is something I … [Read more...]

Filed Under: All, Asia, Clothes, Planning, Sights/Sites Tagged With: China

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alt text here Hi, I’m Heather! I love warthogs, studying disease outbreaks, destination lusting, and my jackapoo named Toasty.  I’m also an avid age-group triathlete. Exploring and enjoying life in Washington DC and the rest of the world, one day and one trip at a time. More about me….

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