Here's my detailed BOTE inflatable paddle board review with everything you need to know before you get your own. I've also linked my video review if you'd like to see demonstrations of pumping it up and using it. Hope that helps and if you have any questions, just let me know.

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It's fun to travel with your furry best friend and can save money on boarding costs, but traveling with an anxious dog is not easy. There's no ifs, ands, or buts about it. My dog Coco Chanel is a really chill dog most of the time, but gets very anxious while traveling. With each trip I've learned more about what she needs and how to help her through it so I thought I could share some of that today. Let's take a peek inside her travel bag. Here's my practical guide of travel essentials for anxious dogs to alleviate stress for you and your furry loved one while on the road.

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Do you have a friend with Endometriosis? Or any chronic illness? I'd say it's pretty likely. If you're planning to get them something for the holiday season but want it to actually be something helpful and thoughtful, I've put together this guide of the best gifts for your friend who has Endometriosis. These gifts are things that they'll really be able to appreciate, especially in the more difficult times of life with a disease like this. You know, things to help them when they need it most. You could just get one of these as a stocking stuffer, or put a few together and make a care package. Either way, it's going to make your Christmas shopping easier.

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UPDATED NOV 2020. It's gift guide season and in today's post, I'm here to take a little stress out of the holiday shopping for you. Here's my guide of practical gifts for eco friendly travelers. My New Years resolution was to swap one item to an eco friendly alternative each month and it has introduced me to lots of great products for home and travel. If you have someone in your life who is working towards reducing their waste, whether they like to travel or not, these would be fantastic gift ideas.

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UPDATED NOV 2020. The new year is fast approaching, and if that has you motivated to make changes to any area of your lifestyle then this post is for you. Here are my favorite empowering books that will make you strong and help you create a mindset that can overcome any challenges you face. Instead of making a long list, I've narrowed it down to my favorites in different styles. I've also explained a little about each so you could pick one that suits you best. What you consume in your mental diet is important. Whether it's these, or other books, podcasts or messages that make you feel empowered, make sure you are feeding your brain with things to help you create the life you want.

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UPDATED NOV 2020. Do you have a travel-loving woman in your life and aren't sure what to get her? Maybe you want to get something for yourself this holiday season? Either way, I've got you covered. Here's my guide of gifts for women who love to travel. I've included treat yo'self style products since usually, people who love to travel are sticking to the basics while they save for their next trip. These gifts are a way to treat them to something they might not usually be able to buy for themselves. I've also added a few things to bring the travel experience home and enhance everyday life.

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UPDATED MAR 2020. Here's my guide on what to bring on a short hike. I'm focusing on items that I always have with me no matter where in the world I am hiking and offering some of the tips and hacks to make it easier. This guide will probably be more beneficial to people just starting out on their hiking adventures. I think sometimes people get carried away and pack everything but the kitchen sink, but this guide will get you down to the minimal essentials. Remember that everything you pack you have to carry, so you can make it easier on yourself by packing light.

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UPDATED MAR 2020. I don't understand why some people are so against New Years resolutions. Have they been jaded by not being able to stick to their own? Do they not want others to strive for goals? I don't get it. It's just a long-term goal - what's not good about that? My 2018 resolution was to read one book a month for the whole year and I slayed it. Today I'm my New Years resolution with you with the books I read and what I liked and didn't like about them. I've linked them to Amazon, and you can read them in paperback, on your Kindle, or using the Kindle app on your phone. I'm also asking for your recommendations so I can keep my reading up in 2019.

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UPDATED NOV 2020. Last week I posted a guide of practical gifts for your travel friend, which were the things that always come in handy on the road. When you are buying gifts though, sometimes it's nice to get people something they wouldn't ordinarily get for themselves. Something that feels like a little bit of luxury. And, unless you're rich, when you love to travel, you kind of give up a lot of the little luxuries so that you can save all your money for your trips. Today, I'm sharing a list of gifts for the female traveler that are just a little extra. They're the type of things that you don't necessarily need per se. You could definitely get by without them. But, if you want to spoil the travel lover in your life, and add a little fun, luxury to their trip, they'd be wonderful treats to gift this holiday season. Bonus, they're affordable so they won't drain your gift budget.

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UPDATED MAR 2020. The holiday season is upon us which means the gift-giving season is upon us. Today I'm making your shopping list making a little easier by sharing these 15 practical gifts for travelers that your travel-loving friend will be able to use again and again. If you have a friend with a big trip coming up in 2019, or even just have a friend that loves to travel, there's a bunch of handy gift ideas here. I've kept the list to things that serve a practical and useful purpose that can be used on almost any trip.

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UPDATED NOV 2020. Of all my New Year's resolutions, I thought reading one book a month would be an easy one. It's been challenging though. The first book I picked was really boring and now I get commitment-shy when picking my monthly book. I didn't want to waste time reading lame books. Clearly, I needed some help to take the pressure of these big life decisions so I called for backup. Travel bloggers spend a lot of time waiting - in airports, on trains, planes, and buses. And we always love to get some wanderlust vibes. These bloggers have offered a list of travel books to fuel your wanderlust (and mine too). If you want a new travel book or just need to pass time during layovers, check out these recommendations.

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UPDATED MAR 2020. I have to say, this post has been on my mind for a while. Each time I would go on a trip I would pack my must-haves and think 'I should really share this one day' and I'm finally getting around to it now. Better late than never right? Hopefully, it can help you get ready for your next trip, or at least give you some ideas. I've included all the products I don't travel without and also a few items from my wishlist to give you a few more ideas - but if you have any other suggestions please let me know.

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UPDATED MAR 2020. I never understood why anyone would want to go on a winter holiday. It seemed like such a horrible punishment. I had always lived in tropical locations so the idea of cold was very foreign to me, which I think added to my dislike. This year, I have been pushing myself outside of my toasty warm comfort zone to experience actual cold winters.  I was wrong - winter trips are cool! Once I learned how to pack, it was a lot of fun so I'm sharing my tips here in this Northern Norway packing guide. I'm sure you will find these tips and products helpful for any winter trip though.

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