Dear LaurenGlobe, (September 2019 Edition)
Disclaimer: This post may contain affiliate links, which means I could earn from qualifying purchases you might make after clicking on the link, at no additional cost to you. Dear LaurenGlobe, I’m going to Madrid in a few weeks for vacation, and you’ve been to...
Italy Trip, Day 5
We all woke up at 7 today, which would potentially sound like we are refreshed, but quite the opposite. Absolutely none of us slept well at all. Everyone was wide away most of the night or tossing and turning. I think and hope this is the jet lag cutting loose and...
10 Steps to Plan a Flawless Trip– Free Guide!
Interested in 10 Steps to Plan a Flawless Trip for free? While each trip has its own unique needs, I have a 10 step system to plan any out of town experience. If you're interested, click here to sign-up for our newsletter! Your free guide, 10 Steps to Plan a...
Dear LaurenGlobe, (August 2019 Edition)
Dear LaurenGlobe, Is AirBnB a good choice for lodging deals? Are there any precautions one should take when booking through AirBnB? Any other recommendations for lodging sites? Sincerely, Hotel Harry Dear Hotel Harry, Wow! AirBnB is probably my new favorite travel...
Tips for AirBnB Beginners
Disclaimer: Using my AirBnb links in this site gets me some free credit with them at no cost to you! Also, all the pictures in this post are from my own AirBnB experiences! New to AirBnB? If you're new to Airbnb, don't fret! The process to sign-up is simple, so...
Great Things To Do in Jekyll Island, Georgia
Great Things To Do in Jekyll Island, Georgia I recently visited Jekyll Island for two nights with my mother, and we had a fantastic time! Whether you’re heading to the barrier island off the coast of Georgia (and very close to the barrier islands of Florida,...
Italy Trip, Day 4
Exploring Milano (Milan) Finally, we are settled in Italy and ready to explore Milano! Jet Lag Today we woke up late and have definitely been hit with a bad case of jet lag! We went to bed last night around 10 and didn’t wake up today until 11:30! All three of us...
Italy Trip, Day 3
Italy Trip, Day 3 WE ARE FINALLY IN ITALY! We got through the passport check, which took about 45 minutes, and headed to and found the train station at the airport. I was a little intimidated by buying my ticket from Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Milano Centrale on...
Italy Trip, Days 1 and 2
Starting Our Trip to Milan, Lake Como, Rome, Florence, and Venice! Day One- Jax to Fort Lauderdale The day started out at the airport in Jacksonville, FL (JAX) to fly to Fort Lauderdale (FLL). Paul and I were a little tired as we didn’t sleep well last night, but...
Our Italy Trip Video
Check out this video I compiled from our trip to Italy! There's plenty more to come, too! If you're interested in learning more about our trip, sign-up for our newsletter here, and check out my post, 13 Experiences in Italy! If you'd like to read a day-by-day journal...
How I Flew For Free (Almost) to Washington, D.C.
How to Fly for Free to Washington, D.C. (almost)! Okay, so I spent $18 one way to D.C. from Jacksonville, Florida, or $36 round trip. Not too shabby! I also got free WiFi on the plane and good coffee! How Did I Do It? Southwest points! I absolutely love traveling...
Dear LaurenGlobe, (July 2019 Edition)
Welcome to Dear LaurenGlobe, where readers pose questions about travel directly to me, LaurenGlobe! If you’re interested in submitting a question, please click here to Ask LaurenGlobe! Dear LaurenGlobe, Do you have any recommendations for people who don’t like flying...
What Dresses to Buy- and NOT to Buy- For Summer Travel in Europe
Disclaimer: As an Amazon Associate I could earn from qualifying purchases you might make in the links below. I bought all of these voluntarily for my trip and really feel that these dresses, or something like them, would be great for your next trip! I purchased all...
13 Experiences in Italy
After 10 days in Italy seeing Milan, Lake Como, Rome, Florence, and Venice, and starting the trip with a night in Fort Lauderdale, my husband and father and I had a LOT of unique experiences (in fact, just my notes during the trip totaled 37 typed pages)! Here’s a...
Reminders About Pets and Travel
I briefly mention on my About Me page that I have six cats and a dog. Having that many animals requires a considerable amount of planning to go out of town, even just for one night! Here is some general planning information for those who have animals. Always make your...
Car Travel in Europe (France and Germany)
I met up with my friends Jami and Shane and discussed their experiences having a rental car during a trip to Europe they took in 2018. They visited France and Germany. I’ve edited the conversation for clarity. What did you like about having a rental car in Europe?...
Dear LaurenGlobe, (June 2019 Edition)
Welcome to Dear LaurenGlobe, where readers pose questions about travel directly to me, LaurenGlobe! If you’re interested in submitting a question, please click here to Ask LaurenGlobe! Dear LaurenGlobe,What is your favorite thing about traveling?Love,Travel...
A Day In Venice: Planning Example
We have a lot of our trip for Italy wrapped up. I don’t want to overbook us, but there are a few things I have left up in the air. One is a day in Florence. I wanted to do a photoshoot (we did this in Spain and loved it), and luckily just this morning I found a...