Little Things Travel Blog

Discover the little things in life, at home and around the world! 

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Let me tell you about #WITSKC… This conference was over 4 years in the making (thanks covid) but it was so worth the wait. Huge thanks to @visitkc for sticking with us and especially @derekbyrne7 for making sure every single WITS attendee knew what makes KC so special. Some miscellaneous highlights below! 🤤 Yes, the BBQ lives up to the hype. @slapsbbq takes the cake for me. 🐶 @barkdogbar is basically heaven on earth. 🥃 The old fashioneds did not disappoint. 📸 @natashanicholes and I live 20 minutes from each other but it took going to Kansas City to finally get this selfie. 🪴 The plant game in KC is strong. ➡️ I may have an obsession with the @crossroadshotelkc. ✨ And of course, the @sheswanderful team that makes the magic happen. Could not do this without @arielpoems @maximumbeth @wanderluluu @christinelozada @justineabigail @globaldebauchery 🇵🇷 Join the fun next year as we head to @discoverpuertorico! #WITSPuertoRico #HowWeDoKC #VisitKC #kcmo #travelconference #travelcreators #wanderful #kansascitymo https://instagr.am/p/CeSNmWVrULq/

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My favorite old fashioned in Kansas City, can’t wait to be back for more in a few weeks for #WITSKC! J. Rieger & Co. was founded in 1887 in KC’s West Bottoms neighborhood and was the largest mail order whiskey house in the United States before prohibition in 1920. They returned to business almost a century later as Kansas City, Missouri’s first distillery since before prohibition. #HowWeDoKC #VisitKC #Wanderful https://instagr.am/p/Ccq9oDurApV/

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The Globally-Inspired Small Business Gift Guide

The Globally-Inspired Small Business Gift Guide

As the holidays approach or you have that upcoming birthday party right around the corner, it can be so easy to run to the nearest big box store or turn to the online convenience of Amazon. Sometimes that may be the only option or a necessary one, but I’ve been challenging myself to be more thoughtful about my gift giving and I encourage you to do the same. That’s why I’ve compiled this…

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Last month I went on a photo walk with the Chicago @sheswanderful chapter, a refreshing return to seeing my fellow travel lovers in person again. It can be so easy to get caught up in just getting where you’re going in your hometown or even a place you’ve been to frequently. This walk was the perfect reminder to look up and pay attention to what’s right in my own backyard. Thanks to @urbangourmand for organizing and @larissarolley for guiding us! #wanderful #chicagoriverwalk #choosechicago https://instagr.am/p/CUTpaRlrrCo/

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Sending love to all the women out there this International Women’s Day! 💕 Next year at this time I’ll be in New Orleans gearing up for the best party I could ever ask for with all my favorite people... #Wanderfest! It’s the first ever outdoor festival for women who love to travel, created by @sheswanderful, and it’s going to be EPIC! Tickets are on sale now at wanderfestevent.com #IWD2021 #Wanderful https://instagr.am/p/CMKXkXlhYGo/

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Today is the one-year mark since I’ve been on a plane ✈️ I was coming home from South Africa, already thinking about when I would be returning to visit again. 🇿🇦 One of the things that always holds true when it comes to travel is that there is always something that won’t go exactly as planned. The day we were supposed to take the cable car up Table Mountain, the winds were too strong. So we drove up to Signal Hill instead to enjoy the views from there and it was absolutely breathtaking. Here we are, a year later, with more trips/plans cancelled or rescheduled than any of us ever could have imagined. Yet, some beautiful things have come out of this past year. I discovered my love for gardening. I’ve learned how to make my home and purchases more sustainable. And I realized how much I appreciate the little moments even more, both at home and while traveling. It’s easy to look back and think about what was lost this past year, but there is also so much that I gained that I may not have otherwise. #ShareSouthAfrica #LoveCapeTown #SilverLinings https://instagr.am/p/CL4eHodpoDZ/

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In this past year we have all had to deal with loss in some form. We’ve had to face new challenges and uncertainty. These earrings from @waypointgoods new women’s empowerment collection are called Tenacious AF, and I can’t think of a more appropriate name as we proceed through 2021. They are a reminder that no matter what we’re up against, we have the tenacity to push forward and overcome the obstacles in front of us. This Galentine’s Day, honor yourself or a woman in your life who is tenacious AF with a pair of these (or anything else in the collection, which is inspired by the traits of empowered women) while also supporting a small women-owned business. And 5% of sales are donated to the Bennett Belle's Passport Program, which helps fund passport application fees for students! Check out the link in my bio to browse the collection. Also pictured here is their Oslo scarf, which is my all time favorite travel scarf, complete with a hidden passport pocket! #WaypointGoods https://instagr.am/p/CK1gOLxJ8Xd/

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How the Pandemic Made Me Besties With Mother Earth

How the Pandemic Made Me Besties With Mother Earth

For years I’ve been telling people that Little Things Travel is about appreciating the little things at home and around the world. The whole “at home” part was really put to the test in 2020. When I said “at home” I was mostly referring to local road trips, or exploring your own city. I wasn’t exactly thinking about adventuring to the grocery store or to take out the trash. But here we are,…

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Pandemic Gifts for Stationary Travelers in 2021

Pandemic Gifts for Stationary Travelers in 2021

While 2021 may not be the year for travel, travelers haven’t stopped loving and yearning for travel! Even when we’re not on the road, there are plenty of travel-inspired goodies that can be enjoyed right at home. These pandemic gifts for stationary travelers will keep the travel-lover in your life dreaming of those future trips.

Push Pin Travel Map Prices starting at $159.99

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We may have just celebrated 100 years of the 19th amendment, but not *all* women were granted the right to vote upon its ratification. It has only been 55 years since women of color received the right to vote. But voter disenfranchisement and suppression are still alive and well today. ⚠️ There are over 13 million permanent legal residents who are not allowed to vote. These are people who pay taxes and have spent years building lives and families in this country. They may be essential workers, they may have served in the military, but they still can’t vote. ⚠️ Nearly 6 million Americans are unable to vote due to felony disfranchisement laws, which vary by state. ⚠️ Over 3.5 million people live in US territories like Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. They are US citizens, yet are still not afforded the right to vote. ⚠️ 61 million adults (26%) in the United States live with a disability, and inaccessible polling places and voting methods in general are a major hindrance for these folks being able to vote. Only 40% of polling places fully accommodate people with disabilities. This only scratches the surface, and I haven’t even touched on voter ID laws, illegitimate voter purging, gerrymandering, restrictions and rules around voter registration, and so much (too much) more. So this year, if you have the privilege of voting, I ask that you vote. Not just because it’s “your civic duty” or out of fear for who might end up in office. Vote for the millions of people who still cannot vote in this country. Voting is not going to be enough. Politicians are not going to fix the massive inequities in our systems and society. This does not end on November 3rd. But it can start there. If you’re ready to go a step further and are healthy/low-risk, join me in signing up to be a poll worker. There are fewer poll workers this year than ever before, which can make voting even more inaccessible than it already was. In most cases you will even get paid for your work. 🗳 Sign up via @powerthepolls and they will send you the information for applying in your local district: powerthepolls.org #PowerThePolls https://instagr.am/p/CFFMWpyJc7n/

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7 Items to Have in Your Bag for a Day of Sightseeing

7 Items to Have in Your Bag for a Day of Sightseeing

It’s a great feeling when you reach your destination and have an itinerary that is bursting with activities, events, and all the things you want to see and do. Sightseeing helps to get my bearings and even scope out new restaurants or areas to explore later during my trip.

However, when you have limited time in your destination, the last thing you want is to waste time going back to your room…

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That time I met the prince of Jaisalmer at Jawahar Niwas Palace on the @sheswanderful India trip with @sheswanderful 🤩 #purposefulnomad #wanderful #incredibleindia https://ift.tt/2RUMz6I

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That time I met the prince of Jaisalmer at Jawahar Niwas Palace on the @sheswanderful India trip with @sheswanderful 🤩 #purposefulnomad #wanderful #incredibleindia (at Jawahar Niwas Palace - Jaisalmair) https://www.instagram.com/p/B8HqCU3JN15/?igshid=1bbpoa1ll8dne

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It’s impossible to hide how much I love this city. Gdańsk had me hooked without even having to bribe me with pierogies! Is it time for #WITSGdansk yet? #VisitGdansk https://ift.tt/2LVLojV

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Useful and Meaningful Gifts for Travelers - 2020 Edition

Useful and Meaningful Gifts for Travelers – 2020 Edition

There are loads of gift guides for travelers out there, more and more every year. Many of them are packed full of miscellaneous items that they probably already have or are not quite gift-level quality. This guide is a curated list of useful and meaningful gifts for travelers that they will actually like (psst buying a gift for yourself counts too!). Enjoy, save it for later, or start your…

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I can finally shout it from the rooftops that WITS Europe is heading to Gdansk, Poland in 2020! I am SO excited to return for another visit and to share the culture, history, and beauty with everyone who joins the fun for #WITSGdansk. This view is from my room at the brand new Radisson Hotel & Suites, our host hotel! #VisitGdansk #WITSRiga https://ift.tt/2Nwsmlw