 Happy Monday Travel Fam! It's a cold, rainy Monday in New Mexico. But cheers to that Monday productivity grind! (☕️ And to extra tea!)  As an entrepreneur — I basically work all the time, but when you love what you do, does it really feel like work? There’s something so satisfying about finishing projects, and seeing happy clients that it doesn't really FEEL LIKE WORK. I feel so blessed to live life on my terms, to set my own schedule and be my own boss. It hasn't always been easy, but I wouldn't trade this adventure for anything!
I’m so thankful for each of my clients and the opportunity to pursue what I love!
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 Christmas is over and the New Year is almost here! Happy "Whatever Day It Is" Lol I hope you have time off with your loved ones and are able to relax and enjoy yourself. Happily, I've met my deadlines for 2019 on all new projects and am working away to meet the 2020 deadlines now. These new projects have made the holidays more stressed, but we still managed to visit friends, attend a cookie making party and have a great Christmas.  The snows came early...  But it did make it feel more festive.  I so love we only have a few days a year of this. It makes the snow magical and special, not a chore.  It also makes it a great time to drink tea and consuming large amounts of freshly baked cookies by the fire, lol  (I was diffusing Christmas Wreath, its AMAZING) and working away.  I confess to wearing shorts and long socks lol. #Winter  A dear friend sent me tea from the UK. He spent a ridiculous amount of money on the shipping, but it was very appreciated on these cold days.  Warm tea and Vegan snacks - make the work day so much better, lol  These past few days have been all about Holiday planning for 2020. So many places I want to visit and so MANY projects happening. Catch you later~
 Happy November Travel Fam!
Are you excited for the holidays? This year we are staying home. I just landed a HUGE project and there will be no traveling until it is complete. But it's okay, I can’t wait to open presents in our home Christmas morning, be with family & make some new tradition here in New Mexico. Yes, the travel bug has already hit, but I am keeping it at bay by starting to plan out where will be traveling to in 2020! Anyone else out there a planner? Or do you like to wing it? I actually LOVE planning adventures. From researching new places to putting together long trips I find it relaxing and great fun. (I'm so geeky, I know!) What about you? I’d love to know your travel strategy. How do you plan a trip and how far in advance? Speak soon~ I was sitting at the bar in my kitchen today, (honestly texting) and had this odd feeling someone was looking at me....  I store my kale in a vase to keep it green longer, don't you?  I looked up and spotted this wee little Lady Bug on my Kale. Its cold here so I thought poor baby must be dead. But I gently picked it off the kale and found it to be very much alive.  His name is Barney and he now lives in the Avocado Jungle (aka my den) lol Stay tuned for more of Barney's adventures lol.
 You just need to do a little planning in advance to find the most eco-friendly travel options, but trust me it can be done. Eco-Friendly Transportation 1. Getting There Planes, trains, and automobiles... Of these, planes are the worst, but if you fly on an airline that has taken measures to reduce their carbon footprint by eliminating excess waste and recycling as much as possible, it will be better. Southwest is an airline you might want to consider which has done a lot to reduce their carbon footprint. What about trains? Trains are a very scenic way to travel and they are not terrible on the environment. Automobiles? If you are making a road trip, then consider renting a hybrid vehicle if you don’t currently own one.  2. Hotels
Look for hotels that use green programs. Also check the hotels location and make sure there is plenty of public transportation nearby that you can use. Once in your hotel, notify them that you don’t need new towels every day. Turn lights off when you leave the room and adjust the thermostat when you are not in the room to use less electricity. 3. Exploring/Sightseeing Even though you checked your hotel to see that it has public transportation, also consider finding other ways to travel. If you stay in the city centers you will be able to walk to many places of interest, plus cafes and shops. You could also consider renting a bicycle for the week and traveling by bike. 4. Leave It Cleaner Than When You Got There It is always good practice to pick up trash when you see it. It can help balance out your carbon footprint and is just the right thing to do. 5. Shopping Also shopping at local farms, farmers markets and small fruit stands while you are away, instead of the grocery store is another way to reduce your carbon foot-print. You will find fresh, local produce and save money too. Staycations are also a great way to reduce your carbon footprint by exploring things right in your own area and being in nature. Travel definitely takes its toll on the environment, but if you do choose to go away, you can still reduce your carbon footprint when you travel. How do you approach an eco-friendly vacation?  Phew. I cannot believe how fast this year is flying by. As I'm packing for a quick (I will only be gone a week this time) trip I was thinking about Arline Apps. Someone ask me, the other day if I used them and the answer is: Of course!  Because even if you uninstall them on your way home from the airport, I totally recommend tracking your plane and downloading that boarding pass onto an airline app.
Let’s be real: you’ll be looking at your phone anyway... Why not have it let you know if your gate changes or if your flight is delayed. There are about a million travel hacks out there, but I download airline and train apps and actually USE them. And as I said, you can always delete afterwards. I have deleted most of my European apps, but (wink) I maybe reinstalling them again soon. See you at the airport~ |
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