Author: Laken

Laken is a traveler from Arkansas who explores the world around her 9-5 and is passionate about helping those with a full time job do the same. Her travel guides include 4-10 day itineraries for working travelers and mid-budget travel tips (somewhere between hostels and luxury stays!)

The Thing About Travel: What I’ve Learned About it in 2023
ByLaken December 30, 2023January 6, 2025

This is a light read and just personal thoughts. But here is the thing about travel… you either have…

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How Much Does an NYC Christmas Weekend Really Cost?
ByLaken October 29, 2023November 29, 2024

There is really no secret recipe to visiting New York City at Christmas on a budget. It is the…

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A First-Timers New York Christmas Weekend!
ByLaken October 1, 2023October 4, 2025

Haven’t been to New York City, but interested in experiencing NYC at Christmas? It can be an expensive item…

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A Fall US Road Trip (That isn’t New England)!
ByLaken September 4, 2023November 15, 2025

Take a fall US road trip that isn’t New England! The United States can really do fall foliage well….

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Great Places to Visit in October!
ByLaken August 20, 2023October 4, 2024

October is one of my FAVORITE months to travel. Not ONLY because it is my birthday month 😜, but…

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Are the Maldives Worth It? The Travel Time and Money?
ByLaken August 5, 2023July 15, 2024

A frequently asked question is “Are the Maldives worth it?” Between the time it takes to get there and…

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Isla Mujeres Catamaran Tour: Everything you Need to Know!
ByLaken July 28, 2023January 23, 2025

If you are headed to Cancun and want to see the bluest waters there, take an Isla Mujeres catamaran…

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How to Have the Best 7 Day Utah Road Trip!
ByLaken July 16, 2023April 27, 2025

Planning a 7 day Utah road trip? I’m not here to tell you what to do, but I’m saying…

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The Best Way to Spend 8 Days in Costa Rica!
ByLaken July 2, 2023December 4, 2025

If you are planning for 8 days in Costa Rica, here is a fun, action-packed itinerary to fill your…

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Why you Need to Road Trip Austria in October!
ByLaken June 30, 2023August 11, 2025

Curios why you need to road trip Austria in October? Austria is widely known for its summer, mountain hiking…

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Things to Do in Aruba: Beaches, Free Things and More!

Posted on November 17, 2025

Things to do in Aruba! While beaching on a beach vacation is always nice, I find it enjoyable if you can have a mix of beach and other things to...

Nice France Itinerary: How to Spend 2 Days in Nice!

Posted on February 28, 2025

A Nice France itinerary! Nice is an incredibly beautiful city and the water is TRULY as blue as the term “Côte de Azure” indicates. It is a great mix of...

Great Places to Visit in October!

Posted on August 20, 2023

October is one of my FAVORITE months to travel. Not ONLY because it is my birthday month 😜, but because the weather is typically mild, the crowds are down, the...

A Simple Way to Create a Great Itinerary on your Own!

Posted on October 6, 2021

Create a great itinerary all on your own! I hear a lot of people talk about not traveling because they don’t know where to begin to start planning a trip....

What to Wear in Amsterdam in October: Everything you Need to Pack and more!

Posted on August 28, 2024

What to wear in Amsterdam in October! Lets be honest, weather in Amsterdam in the Autumn can be moody, especially in October when you are teetering between the warm summer...

Visiting Cala Mitjana in Menorca: Everything You Need to Know!

Posted on January 10, 2026

Cala Mitjana is a unique cove and one of the prettiest I visited. Though it still has the incredible blue waters of a lot of the coves of Menorca, it...