Let's just start now by saying that I will not be mentioning this year's politics or how many ways that this year has sucked. Because these things are true. I don't want to minimize the pain of many people in any way, but I instead want to talk about the highs and lows in my travels. And … [Read more...] about 2016: My Year in Review
Travel
Building a Travel Wardrobe
I am ready to admit that I don't have any fashion sense to speak of. When I started dressing myself, I mostly wore band t-shirts and sundresses with flowery headbands and cardigans. But as I've grown older and traveled more with real-life adults, I've developed my own travel wardrobe to take on … [Read more...] about Building a Travel Wardrobe
Caroline’s Favorite Things 2016
It’s that time of year again! It’s time to recommend my favorite travel products for the traveler in your life. I have traveled at least a week out of every month this year so I’ve tested these products firsthand. These are all items that I regularly use and most are no more than $150. As … [Read more...] about Caroline’s Favorite Things 2016
Behind the Curtain: September 2016
I’ve come to look forward to these monthly posts about what I’m into beyond travel because there’s so much more to my life than where I go, despite the fact that it’s something I love. It’s funny how many people respond with their obsessions or agree with mine! As with last month, I’m sharing … [Read more...] about Behind the Curtain: September 2016
On Knowing Your Creative Worth
The question I get asked more and more from aspiring or new writers is how much to charge for certain projects. It's something I still struggle with, especially as some are best for a set fee while others are better on an hourly basis. For years, I happily accepted the rates of publishers, not … [Read more...] about On Knowing Your Creative Worth