Ahh yes, another “must-have” carry-on essentials guide by an esteemed travel blogger. ‘What makes this one different?’ you might be asking yourself. Welp, quite a bit actually. If you follow me on social media or have been a reader for awhile, you know I constantly find myself in mishaps and happy accidents often. Which is why I’ve learned what MUST be with me at all times to avoid discomfort or confusion when traveling.Continue reading →
Legendary chef Anne Marie Bonneau once brilliantly said, “We don’t need a handful of people doing zero waste perfectly. We need millions of people doing it imperfectly.” Us humans are messy and complicated and we don’t handle change very well. That’s why asking so many people to give up everything they know and love to go green isn’t exactly realistic. It seems like we need a more reasonable and pragmatic way to travel sustainably, for the sake of our planet.Continue reading →
Happy holidays, clumsy travelers! It seems like there are more and more products filling up our homes and ad space these days. Some awesome, some totally garbage. So how do you know what to gift the special traveler in your life? Let me help you wade through all of the sales and holiday nonsense and present you with the most epic holiday gift guide for every type of traveler!Continue reading →
Solo female travelers have a lot to think about on the road. We’re concerned about our safety, how we’re gonna pack everything and where the best Instagram spots are. But something else we need to consider that men typically don’t think twice about: purses. Specifically, making sure they’re not broken into. Not to fear ladies, I’ve found the best anti theft purse for your travels all around the world!Continue reading →
I know what you’re thinking. “The best holiday gift list? C’mon Sebrin, that’s objectively impossible.” Sure, there are a lot of different personalities out there, but challenge accepted! For real, tell me there isn’t one thing on here you couldn’t give your wanderlusting, Secret Santa or bestie! From stocking stuffers to expensive, UH-mazing gifts, here are some of the best travel gifts this year for all budget types. Continue reading →
It’s November 15th–halfway through November–and our minds can’t stop buzzing about the approaching holiday season. Gifts need to be purchased, outfits are needed for holidays parties… And most importantly, travel is happening to see (or avoid) family from Thanksgiving until New Year’s Day. With that in mind, I want to help you save all of the money with The Clumsy Traveler Holiday Giveaway!Continue reading →
There are 3 signs you’ve officially started “adulting”: going to bed early instead of going out with your friends, actually doing your laundry (instead of buying new clothes to wear), and sending out holiday cards. This year, I’m #adulting with some of the most adorable (and affordable) holiday cards by Basic Invite!Continue reading →
Peru is an adventurous and active country. Naturally, I needed performance apparel and luggage to keep up with our activities. Whether we were hiking Rainbow Mountain or exploring the Amazon, we needed strong and effective gear. That’s why traveling with HYLETE was the optimal choice for exploring this South American country. (Keep reading for 40% off!)Continue reading →
Be honest, how many summer accessories guides have you read in your life? Too many, right? As a California girl and traveling sun seeker, I like to think I have a lot of experience in the summer department. That, and I live in the land of perpetual judgement and side eyes. As a result, I know a thing or two about summer accessories. So without further ado, here is the last summer accessories guide you’ll ever need.Continue reading →
Packing toiletries seems easy enough until you’re at airport security shoving all of your belongings in a tiny plastic bag (and you wind up throwing away half of your expensive night creams)! I’ve learned from many travel mishaps what essentials you need and what you can live without while on vacation. If you need a little packing help, check out the 10 toiletries you absolutely need when you travel.Continue reading →