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When you travel for work, chances are, you’re expected to be “on” beyond 9-5. As an Event Planner, being there IS my job so it’s incredibly rare to have set breaks or evenings free. It goes without saying that this can take its toll and lead to burnout or just feeling bad. It’s important to find time, even if it’s just a few minutes before bed to take some me time. You’ll show up more present and ready to tackle everything that comes your way. Here are a few ways I’ve worked

It’s been a minute since I posted, and also since I traveled. In that time I’ve been reflecting and reconnecting with home. Two days...

By now, we’re all aware that a reusable water vessel is a travel must-have, and you likely have one (or a collection like me) that are...

We've all been there. You put everything in your bag except that one toiletry item. If it's toothpaste, or a toothbrush, chances are the...

A long time ago, in a convention center far, far away, I started my career in events. We’d spend our days decorating, pushing road cases...

No, not your child’s or your dog’s stuffies. If you spend your business trips in convention centers and hotels, you know the stuffies I'm talking about. When your sinuses are so dried out from the airplane and the dry air of the hotel that you feel like you're allergic to the place. Yes, those stuffies. Even if much of my event is outside, or in otherwise perfect climates, the hotel room always gets me by night two. Enter, my secret weapon: A portable humidifier. When I say t

I’ll be honest, I was a long time fan of the rolling method of packing for years. Eventually I wanted to see what the hype was and ordered an inexpensive set to try out for an international 21 day bleasure trip — that’s business and pleasure combined. The first thing I loved was how organized I could be. I usually sort by clothing type, but for trips with lots of event-specific outfits, I’ve sorted by full outfits or themes. It’s so easy to pull the cubes out and drop them in

Like many young professionals, at first the idea of getting paid to travel was excited and I couldn't wait for my next flight. As the miles whizzed by, and my body neared middle-age (who came up with the term "Elder Millennial" anyway?) work travel started to lose it's luster. I truly love what I do, and don't plan to stop anytime soon, so I started paying close attention to the elements I could control and spark that joy of travel again. Below are some of the items that now