The Case for Traveling Alone

There are plenty of reasons why booking travel gets pushed to the back burner—budget constraints, busy work schedules, not being able to decide where to go—but there’s one thing we hope won’t deter your desire to explore: not having someone else to go with.

Today we’re resharing a post contributor Megan McCarty wrote in 2017 that’s as relevant as ever today. We hope it inspires you to take that trip, whether it’s a road trip somewhere nearby or an overseas adventure.

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Design Details We’re Stealing from Lisbon’s Hottest Hotel

If this long weekend is giving you wanderlust, you are not alone, friends. What is it about this time of year that makes us want to travel somewhere new? Today contributor Megan McCarty is taking us on a tour of Lisbon’s newly-revamped The Vintage Hotel. Scroll through to learn about all of the beautiful design details, and be forewarned that this may make you want to book a flight to Portugal, stat (and, I mean, we wouldn’t blame you if you did).

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Where Dreaming Meets Living: The W&D Oxford Travel Guide

While many visitors to the UK tend to favor London as their primary destination, contributor Bre Arends has a alternate suggestion. In today’s travel guide, she’s taking us through the meandering streets of Oxford—from restaurants to museums to beautiful gardens, there’s plenty to explore in this delightful city.

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Have You Ever Experienced the Unexpected Magic of a Staycation?

While getting out of town is a tried and true way to experience the long weekends of summer, Kathryn McLamb has an alternative idea. Today she’s writing about the unexpected delight that can come from a staycation. So pack your tote (or fanny pack?) and venture out to explore the magic of your very own city.

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