Author: Michelle Kowalski

Osprey Farpoint 40 Backpack Review

So I wrote before that I wasn’t totally sold on this backpack before heading out to Thailand. I was so unsold that I packed the Osprey ...

Two Weeks in Thailand

I’ve been trying to make sure I make the most of my paid time off, PTO, from work. While I’m always inspired by the “sell all ...

Carry On Toiletries for Thailand (or any hotter than hell destination)

As you know, I’ve set up a packing challenge for my trip to Thailand, this includes fitting all of my toiletries into TSA-friendly containers and ...

Practical Travel Sandal Roundup

For my trip to Thailand, I have been focused on acquiring hella practical items. For example: a fanny pack,  and a lot of athletic, moisture-wicking ...
Packing list for two weeks in Thailand

Carry On Packing for Two Weeks in Thailand

My love for packing challenges started when I was working in Germany and taking weekend trips with my friend Malia. We would pack everything we ...

Hot Tips for House Hunting

Starting out, my only understanding of the house buying process came from HGTV, which shockingly, isn’t totally accurate. After you have decided you are serious ...

I Bought A House

I bought a house! This seemed like the perfect time to get a blog up and running to document all the changes that are coming, ...