Category: Travel Gear

Let me get straight to the point here.

I have never found a legging as flattering as the Lucy Hatha.

Continue reading “Lucy Hatha Legging: My New Favorite Casual Bottoms for Travel”

Merrell Women’s Decora Chant Waterproof Winter Boot

Seasons to Wear ‘Em: fall, winter + spring

When you’re a minimalist traveler shopping for shoes, quality is extremely important. Early this year, I needed boots for a trip to Norway. They had to withstand cold temps, rain, and possibly snow. I’ve never put as much effort into a shoe search than I did for these boots. And my efforts were well rewarded. I found myself a warm, waterproof, quality boot that was also stylish! Continue reading “Merrell Decora Chant: Keep your toes toasty in cold climates with this boot (tested in Norway!)”

Early this year, Ian and I decided to embark on a full-time travel adventure (and we’re still going). In order to make our transition as simple as possible, we decided to get rid of most of our stuff. I knew I had a lot of clothes in general, but as I was filling up donation boxes I was quite surprised at how many shoes I’d accumulated during my always-on-the-go life. I had a go-to pair for any situation.  You ladies know how it goes. A few pairs I’d never even worn. Some shoes I’d worn a little too often, but they were too comfortable to replace. Many I hadn’t worn in a year or more, but since I always had plenty of closet space, I never felt the need to part with them.

I needed to “pare” down my pairs. I now own 4 pairs of shoes that I take on my travels. With these shoes, I’m covered for 99% of the conditions I’ve surrounded myself in. Versatile. Comfortable. Stylish. In a word: perfection. Continue reading “Happy Feet, Happy Travel: 4 Perfect Shoes for the Active Female Traveler”