Finding travel clothing that is both comfortable and stylish can be difficult, and this last year I found both of these qualities in FIG Clothing. FIG Clothing is a Canadian company that specializes in clothing for active women that is appropriate for travel and outdoor activities but is at the same time also stylish, versatile, and comfortable. I was a FIG Clothing ambassador in 2016, mostly sharing photos of me wearing FIG Clothing during my travels on my social media channels. I was not asked to write a blog post as part of my ambassadorship but decided to do so as I really love their clothing as well as the brand and people behind the company. I’ll share some information about FIG Clothing, where you can find their clothing, my thoughts about the clothing I’ve worn, and lots of photos of me wearing the pieces that have traveled around the… Read the rest
Archives for March 2017
Royal Edinburgh Ticket Review: Is It Worth It in 2026?
The Royal Edinburgh Ticket is a combo pass that covers three of Edinburgh’s top royal attractions: Edinburgh Castle, the Palace of Holyroodhouse, and the Royal Yacht Britannia. It also includes 48 hours of unlimited hop-on hop-off bus travel around the city. We first used the Royal Edinburgh Ticket back in 2017 and have used it again since. The pass can save you money and time if you plan to visit all three attractions, but it is not the right choice for everyone. We’ll walk through exactly what you get, what it costs in 2026, how to calculate your savings, and help you decide whether it makes sense for your trip. Edinburgh is one of our favourite cities. We lived here for over 5 years and we still find new places to visit almost every time we’re back. For first-time visitors, there are some places that most people want to see,… Read the rest
The Best Apartment Booking Websites: 25+ Sites Like Airbnb
Looking for sites like Airbnb to book your next vacation rental? Here is our guide to the best online apartment booking websites that provides a list of over 25 websites where you can search and book apartments and vacation rentals online. Getting a great place to stay is key to a good travel experience and if you are looking beyond hotels and hostels, renting an apartment, a house, or a private room can be a great alternative. Staying at an apartment versus a hotel can be great way to save money, have more autonomy, and connect with the local people. Most of these apartment booking websites also allow you to list your own property so that you can earn money while you travel or rent out a spare room or second home. Airbnb may be the best known vacation rental website, but there are a lot of Airbnb alternatives out there,… Read the rest