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October 23, 2025

What to Pack for Japan in February (Snowy Weather)

Snow!! I have lived the majority of my life in Southern California, where my relationship to snow is a 1- or 2-day getaway to a cabin with a possibility of skiing. This is much different than a locked-in winter with weeks and months of snow. Of course I was at a loss as to what to pack for Japan in… [read more]

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March 5, 2024

What to Pack for Japan in March and April (Cherry Blossom Season)

Has it already been two years since I was googling “what to pack for Japan in March?” Now I’m taking a moment to summarize what I brought, in case it will help somebody else. My travel partner and I packed for Japan in a large hard-side suitcase, a small hard-side suitcase, and two backpacks, altogether. Update! Please check the weather… [read more]

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January 17, 2023

The SoCal Gal’s Guide to Packing for Cold Weather

Confession time: I have exactly one (1) coat even close to suitable for snowy weather. To make matters worse, it doesn’t have a hood and it’s not waterproof. When I went skiing in 2020, I had to layer on a rain shell. Those who live in cold climates are probably shaking their head at me or rolling their eyes, but… [read more]

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December 28, 2022

Tis the Season to Book 2023 Travel!

Here we are, in that curious week between Christmas and New Year. For me, the past three days have consisted of relaxing at my parents’ home in the suburbs, snoozing on the couch, and helping them plan their Summer 2023 travel to the British Isles. I’m jealous! (Although I do have a trip planned for March, so I can’t be… [read more]

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August 28, 2020

Hotel Cleanliness in 2020

I took a quick 24 hour poll on my Instagram to find out how many people have stayed in hotels since the beginning of the 2020 pandemic. Interestingly, 36% of respondents said yes, they have stayed in a hotel… and that is coming from people who love to travel. As we continue to learn more daily about the properties of… [read more]

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August 14, 2018

Put Your Travel Savings Fund on Autopilot

Travel is not an inexpensive hobby. Although there are plenty of ways to explore the world around us, and I believe that driving even 60 minutes away to discover something new can scratch the travel itch, many people dream of crossing oceans or staying in resorts. Those goals come at a cost. Here are some tips to “hack” your wallet… [read more]

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May 29, 2018

How to Manage Group Travel

This post on planning a group trip is by Noelle, a member of the Voyageer Contributor Team. Find out how to have your post featured here! Traveling with a large group can prove challenging, particularly when it comes to logistics, determining costs, and making sure everyone’s needs are met. With a recent large group trip to Spain under my belt, here are… [read more]

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April 17, 2018

6 Apps You Need for Studying Abroad

This post originally appeared as “Apps You Need for Studying Abroad” in The Point, PLNU’s student newspaper. I’ve included it here with permission from the author and the editor. Find out how to have your post featured on The Voyageer here! Congratulations! If you are reading this, you are probably planning to study abroad either this summer or fall, or you would like to… [read more]

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March 6, 2018

Travel Insurance: Is it Worth It?

I’ve read many posts about travel insurance, most of them sponsored by an insurance company. Most of the time I find myself nodding along; of course it sounds like a good idea. However, when I find myself buying plane tickets online, and they try to tack on the extra cost at the end, I get miffed and skip it (I’m… [read more]

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December 12, 2017

Food Photography: 5 tips to take good food pictures

This post about food photography is from a member of the Voyageer Contributor Team. Find out how to have your post featured here! Well, I am sure that at least once you have typed #foodporn on Instagram looking for a place to eat in your city. For this, we have the food influencers/bloggers. We all love food bloggers and honestly, I don’t… [read more]

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