TRAVEL & ADVENTURE Archives

Useful Travel Apps and Websites for Inspiration, Planning and Documenting Memories

Posted on October 17, 2024October 12, 2024 by Tressie

Planning and documenting trips can feel overwhelming without the right tools. Over the years I’ve found so many amazing apps that have made my travels more efficient and fun. And when you want to add a touch of adventure like haunted spots or a range of activities from shopping to nature to ziplines (to accommodate the different interests of your travel mates) it can be even harder. Read on for a list of my favorite and most useful Travel Apps and Websites for inspiration.

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An Adventure to Pittsburgh

Posted on October 10, 2024October 8, 2024 by Tressie

How I Ended up on an Adventure to Pittsburgh

When I found out that Bloggycon was going to be Thursday – Sunday this year (and I typically travel a day early to have a day to explore), my brain immediately went to I should take the whole week off!

But where do I go for the extra days? Reached out to Friends on Facebook and based on the comments landed on an adventure to Pittsburgh. Bonus – I would get to see 2 friends I hadn’t seen in years.

From the Botanical Garden, the Strip District, the Duquesne Incline and more – it was truly an amazing trip.

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BloggyCon 2024: A Weekend of Inspiration and Spooky Fun

Posted on October 3, 2024October 1, 2024 by Tressie

Bloggycon is a yearly event for me, and each year I try to explore more of Sandusky, This year (2024) Bloggycon was reimagined and it included a welcome party in Sandusky with multiple locations to visit and explore. Add in Halloweekends at Cedar Point and it was a perfect weekend of Inspiration and Spooky fun. If you have a blog, or might be interested in Bloggycon in the future read on for my 2024 experience.

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Howloween Pet Costume Contest will we win in 2024?

Posted on September 26, 2024September 26, 2024 by Tressie

The Best Pet Costume Ideas Sometimes Require Making them by Hand

Me: pulls supplies ordered from Amazon out of envelope.

Maizie: *looks at me with her “oh no, what now” face.*

A few weeks earlier I had gone into a group chat and asked friends for ideas for matching costumes for Maizie and me. The suggestions were amazing, and it was so hard for me to choose one.

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