23 Travel Do’s of 2023 to Take With Us into 2024
Ladies & Jetsetters! It’s been a whirlwind of a year, hasn’t it?! Whether the year was one of your best or one of your most challenging, I hope you are feeling grounded in love, gratitude, and full of hope at this very moment.
Quick Question: Did you stick to your goal and get some travel in before NYE? Lol, don't try and squeeze in a road trip today just to say you went somewhere in 2023 :) It's OK mama, you've got another 365 days to try again. But, this time around -- make it happen; make solid plans, put down the deposit, pay the remaining balance and mf GO! And I say this with so much love, friend. Cus behind us are the days of playing small, or waiting for a friend to accompany us, or a guy to foot the bill, or even the job to give you permission. We are smart and resourceful enough to know how to work within our means (that may even look like going to the next city over), plan for travel dates, and not interfere with our duties at work or at home.
Personally, I must say I and Bae made less trips than anticipated this year, considering the partner I have - he loves to travel; “BOOK US A TRIP” ain’t nothing but a word (or phrase, rather) and he’d gladly oblige. Hence why our Book’d Bae Socks are so special to us... they may or may not have been inspired by his mindset and demeanor towards travel. But anyway, life was life-ing and priorities shifted and morphed into something that did not resemble drinking my adult beverage on a sexy beach away from real life lol. I'm OK with that though. I chose what was best for me and that was facing my priorities head on and saving my coin, in 2023. But for 2024, I might just throw my middle finger up and 'heel-toe' all the way to the airport. I mean I'm kidding, maybe. No, I'm kidding - my flight attendant lifestyle is chaotic enough - I'd probably lose the last marbles I have and I just don't think that's fair to my partner or mama :)
Anyway, not to get sidetracked and further delayed (as I am currently vibing to an eclectic shuffled playlist ranging from Hillsong to Burna Boy, picking over Chinese food, sipping on some tea with possibly too much honey, and allowing the music to take me wherever it chooses -- needless to say, this quick email has turned into a guest at my lil 1 person party). But we are here to discuss all of the travel tips, hacks, resources, looks, etc. that went well in 2023 & can gladly carryover to 2024. So if you're still with me, let’s get into it:
1. Digital Nomad Freedom: Embracing remote work and travel opportunities, because we can
2. Early Check-Ins: Room & Board Accommodations Need to Stay Onboard with this One; More time to unwind and explore
3. Staying Hydrated: Water is the ultimate travel potion
4. Mini Self-Care Kits: Travel-Sized Self-Care, amenity kits, etc., Seated & Stowed style, obviously
5. Eating Local: Because what's travel without bomb, authentic food? Not to mention, because food is the heart of culture
6. Travel Apps & Tech Savvy: Leveraging apps for everything from navigation (Offline maps anyone? Because who's got time to get lost...) to language and currency translation
7. Speaking the Talk: A little 'hello' in the local tongue goes a long way...
8. Chill & Thrill: Balance is the secret sauce to travel magic
9. Investing in Good Luggage: Easy carry, easy stow, durable, spacious, always stylish
10. Stay Charged: Portable chargers are the real MVPs
11. Travel-Themed Playlists: Every destination deserves its soundtrack
12. Mental Health Check-Ins: Prioritizing well-being during travel journeys
13. Miles, Perks, & Travel Hacking - Oh My: Because who doesn't love maximizing travel rewards and loyalty programs?
14. Spontaneous Adventures: Because the best stories start with 'let's goooooooooooo'
15. Offline Entertainment: Pre-downloaded movies and books for the win
16. Solo Travel Confidence: Gaining independence and self-assurance on solo trips
17. Experience Over Things: Memories last longer than souvenirs (unless it's a designer purchase that you got $$ back with value added tax (VAT) - I kid. I joke)
18. Digital Detox: The best views need no filter; we like unplugging sometimes
19. Health Precautions & Safety First Apps: Staying safe to keep the good times rolling & our peace of mind
20. Selfie Tripods: 'Cause we gotta get that shot
21. Travel-Size Scents: Smellin' like a dream and a snack
22. Travel Fashion: Staying stylish and comfortable on the go
23. Sneakers That Turned Heads: Comfort meets fashion
I know I said I'd stop at 23 but...
23. Flexible Booking: Cancellation-friendly booking options
23. Hidden Gem Destinations: Exploring lesser-known, picturesque places
23. Sustainable Travel: I'm still learning how to do more of this one but eco-conscious choices for greener adventures.
23. Health & Wellness Retreats: Incorporating self-care into travel
23. Multigenerational Travel: Creating memories with family and friends
23. Cultural Sensitivity: Respectful interaction with diverse cultures
23. Quality Over Quantity: Better to see more in one place than less in many, read that again
So here's to 2024, taking all this goodness with us, making every trip more than a journey – making it a Seated & Stowed experience! AND... slaying those travel goals.
Peace, Love, and White Toes (yall, maybe we can try another nail color for 2024)? ☺️
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Until next time...
BON VOYAGE, Gorgeous! 💋
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