Decluttering the contents of your purse before and after travel is one of those small habits that makes a big difference. Before a trip, a decluttered and tidy bag makes every step of the journey feel lighter. After a trip, emptying and resetting your purse helps you hold onto only the memories you want. By…
Brooch Travel Style: 11 Unexpected Pin Hacks
From fashion to function, it is no secret that brooches are back in style and that they come in handy when traveling. There is a place for every brooch in your collection, costume jewelry to fine jewelry, to add sparkle to your carry-on or travel jacket. Lean into simple functionality with one pin or a…
Why Hobbit Homes Feel Magical
We just finished watching all six movies again of The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings, extended editions of course, our own little there-and-back-again adventure. Even though I live in a small NYC apartment, I am more inspired than ever to build my own row of hobbit homes that would impress even Samwise. I might need a…
Italy: Best Place for Your First Solo Trip
Where should I travel for my first solo trip — and why is it Italy, you may ask? Italy is my top recommendation for women traveling solo. There are so many postcard moments of beautiful historic plazas, buildings, and art museums that you have to see in person to believe. The people are the kindest,…
Why the Fanny Pack is the Best Purse for Solo Travel
To say that I travel a lot is an understatement. Since I’m often catching flights, I have learned to embrace minimalist packing and it all starts with my fanny pack. Whether you call it a fanny pack, belt bag, sling bag, or bum bag, it’s that small pouch worn around the waist or across your chest.…
NYC’s Summit Observation Deck in One Vanderbilt
NYC’s Summit Observation Deck, one of the newest and most immersive observation decks in the city, is located on the top four floors of the new One Vanderbilt skyscraper next to Grand Central Station. The over 6,000 square meter (65,000 square foot) space, which opens October 21, 2021, was designed by architecture firm Kohn Pedersen…
Best NYC Secret Yayoi Kusama Clouds Room in Summit One Vanderbilt
Yayoi Kusama, an artist known for mirrored infinity rooms, designed the mirrored sculpture room titled Clouds (2019) at Summit One Vanderbilt. The floor-based constellation is one of many interactive experiences at NYC’s newest observation deck. It is one of the rooms visitors will navigate through before reaching the outside observation deck and ascending glass elevator.…