It’s here! Our Fall 2016 Independence Travel Writing Award Finalists!

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It’s here! Our Fall 2016 Independence Travel Writing Award Finalists!

The WSGT Winter 2017 Inspiration Travel Writing Award is open for entries. The theme is “How travel has changed your life. Are you willing to grow? Anything is possible.” There are $700USD in cash prizes to be won, so don’t wait to tell your own story of inspiration! After reading all the entries from our 2016 Summer Independence Travel Writing Award, our judges have narrowed it down … Continued

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The perfect travel phone: How to choose one you’ll love!

This post contains affiliate links. Nobody goes anywhere without a cell phone in this day and age. Globe-trotting is no exception, the right travel phone can serve you in so many scenarios: lost in a new city, catching a ride or capturing an unforgettable moment. But there are a couple things to consider before making a purchase and … Continued

Traveling with kids: How to survive and thrive!

This post contains affiliate links. Traveling with kids can be challenging but it can also be rewarding and even fun if planned out right. There are plenty of well-known bloggers out there who specialize in family travel such as YTravel, Travel with Bender and World Travel Family. So what are the top tips for making the next holiday … Continued

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Finding Inspiration: Are you willing to GROW?

Ani Pema Chödrön was invited to give the commencement address to the 2014 graduating class of Naropa University in Boulder, Colorado. Her speech was inspired by this quote from Samuel Beckett: “Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try again. Fail again. Fail better.” As Chödrön writes: “No one ever knows what is going to happen … Continued

The perfect travel backpack: What does it mean to you?

This post contains affiliate links. A travel backpack can be a lot of things: compact wardrobe, food storage, pillow on-the-go and even your best friend. But before you start packing your life into any old sack, do some research and take a look at how different models can suit your needs best. Or… just keep reading! Trail Pursuit … Continued

What did Lisa LOVE the most in 2016? roundup

What did Lisa LOVE the most in 2016?

Welcome to my 2016 Round-up! Where did I go? What did I did I do? What did I love? New Countries I was thrilled to be invited to new places in 2016. I went to the Dominican Republic, Cuba, Vatican City and Bonaire for the first time which takes me to 95 countries on the … Continued

The Bitten LA Food Conversation made its West Coast debut

Within minutes of parking atop Barnsdall Park, I encountered the boys of Mixwell craft soda, and their mind-blowing “reseal-able can” that holds carbonation for 48 hours and is a solution to the waste nightmare for bartenders. It had begun. A day packed with inspirational talks, shared innovations, and of course, food. The creation of Naz … Continued

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