Travel and Lifestyle
Investing in a good purse can really elevate your wardrobe. This by no means needs to be designer! Investment does not necessarily mean brand names or high price tags, it means deliberate choices to buy quality pieces that will last and be used often in your life. So when trying to figure out what kind … Continue reading Finding the Perfect Purse
Fast fashion and brand name trends have changed the way we are shopping. As consumers we are overwhelmed with daily ads and pressure to keep up with the newest looks and popular brands. This is not just unattainable for the average person, but is also highly unsustainable. Now I am by no means impervious to … Continue reading Wardrobe Staples
Packing to study abroad can be a daunting task. Most people don’t have to pack for 6 months in one suitcase and no matter how many lists you read or YouTube videos you watch you are sure to make a few mistakes. Everybody is different and everybody has different needs based on their lifestyle. But … Continue reading My London Packing Mistakes!
For those who have not followed @Paddington_bear_travels on Instagram you are greatly missing out! But most people that follow my account don’t realize the story behind the silly bear pictures. In fall of 2019 I was studying in London and as Christmas approached my Mum requested a bear of some sort because she loves bears, … Continue reading The Story of Paddington
We all know that in our evermore tech based world that there seems to be an App for everything! It can be hard to decide which ones will actually be useful so here are my favorite Apps for travel. For navigating cities I suggest using Google Maps, I like being able to have offline directions, … Continue reading 7 Apps to Travel the World
Shoes are by far the most awkward thing to pack, they’re heavy, weirdly shaped, and don’t compress. So when packing for study abroad it is important to focus on efficiency and prioritize quality over quantity. Now your choice in footwear will be highly dependent on where you are studying. But, there are a few things … Continue reading Favorite Travel Shoes
Fall 2019 I chose to study abroad in London and that came with lots of questions about what to pack. Previous study abroad experiences I had experienced were quite short and involved changing location every few days which led me to opt to backpack. But, this new structure of actually moving into a location for … Continue reading Packing for London Study Abroad
Socks, you might not think that they are very important; you might think that they are boring or just a necessity of wearing shoes. But, socks are so much more than that, they are the foundation of your outfit and can determine whether you're having a good day or not. Especially when traveling. Choosing your … Continue reading Why are Socks so Important?
Choosing how to travel can be almost as hard of a decision as choosing where to travel to. Throughout my travels I have tried many different methods; from different types of suitcases to different packing techniques I have tried it all! And over the many years I have curated my “perfect pack”, but even that … Continue reading Why I Pack in a Backpack
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