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My 5 Best Packing Tips for Any Weekend Trip

Erin Huebscher — Fri, 09 Sep 2022 11:00:00 +0000

With my five best packing tips, you’ll learn how to pack in a way that elevates your travel experience on any weekend trip.

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My Napa Packing List: 9 Core Clothing Pieces I’m Bringing With Me

Kate Arends — Wed, 18 May 2022 11:00:00 +0000

I'm going on a long weekend trip to Napa! Here's my Napa packing list and the 9 core pieces I'll plan my outfits around.

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14 Delightfully Designed Airbnbs You Can Book Right Now

Kate Arends — Wed, 19 May 2021 15:00:00 +0000

We've rounded up 14 Airbnbs across the nation that are beautifully designed and available to book for your next trip right now.

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14 Beautiful Airbnbs for Your Next Road Trip Getaway

Kate Arends — Fri, 18 Sep 2020 15:00:00 +0000

We've rounded up 14 Airbnbs that are beautifully designed, generally affordable, and available to book for your next trip right now.

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5 Ways to Bring the Best of Travel to Your Daily Life

Jill Elliott — Sun, 12 Apr 2020 15:00:00 +0000

Today contributor Jill Elliot is exploring ways to bring the calming rituals and routines we find on trips into our daily lives at home.

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7 Ways to Save Money on Your Next Trip

Virali Dave — Sun, 09 Feb 2020 16:00:00 +0000

Today contributor Virali Dave is sharing her expertise on budget-friendly ways to travel, for those of us who want to explore more while paying less.

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The Case for Traveling Alone

Megan McCarty — Sat, 14 Dec 2019 19:08:14 +0000

There are plenty of reasons why booking travel gets pushed to the back burner—budget constraints, busy work schedules, not being able to decide where to go—but there's one thing we hope won't deter your desire to explore: not having someone else to go with.

Today we're resharing a post contributor Megan McCarty wrote in 2017 that's as relevant as ever today. We hope it inspires you to take that trip, whether it's a road trip somewhere nearby or an overseas adventure.

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Design Details We’re Stealing from Lisbon’s Hottest Hotel

Megan McCarty — Mon, 02 Sep 2019 15:00:00 +0000

If this long weekend is giving you wanderlust, you are not alone, friends. What is it about this time of year that makes us want to travel somewhere new? Today contributor Megan McCarty is taking us on a tour of Lisbon's newly-revamped The Vintage Hotel. Scroll through to learn about all of the beautiful design details, and be forewarned that this may make you want to book a flight to Portugal, stat (and, I mean, we wouldn't blame you if you did).

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Where Dreaming Meets Living: The W&D Oxford Travel Guide

Bre Arends — Fri, 19 Jul 2019 15:15:14 +0000

While many visitors to the UK tend to favor London as their primary destination, contributor Bre Arends has a alternate suggestion. In today's travel guide, she's taking us through the meandering streets of Oxford—from restaurants to museums to beautiful gardens, there's plenty to explore in this delightful city.

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Have You Ever Experienced the Unexpected Magic of a Staycation?

Kathryn — Sun, 14 Jul 2019 15:00:00 +0000

While getting out of town is a tried and true way to experience the long weekends of summer, Kathryn McLamb has an alternative idea. Today she's writing about the unexpected delight that can come from a staycation. So pack your tote (or fanny pack?) and venture out to explore the magic of your very own city.

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8 Dreamy Airbnbs You Can Rent This Summer—All for Under $100 per Night

Kathryn — Fri, 05 Jul 2019 15:00:00 +0000

Contributor Kathryn McLamb has rounded up eight eclectic Airbnbs for that summer getaway you've been wanting to plan. And the best part? They're all available for under $100 per night.

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Summer Camp, Adult Style: 5 Unique Vacation Retreats for When You Crave a Getaway

Kathryn — Wed, 05 Jun 2019 15:00:59 +0000

If you're having some major summer camp nostalgia these days, you're not alone. Adult summer camps are springing up all over the U.S. Today contributor Kathryn McLamb is rounding up five fantastic options on the blog.

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W&D Goes West: The Santa Fe, NM Travel Guide!

Kate Arends — Fri, 22 Mar 2019 15:00:27 +0000

Oh, Santa Fe. You won my heart over as soon as I caught a whiff of pinion wood in the air. Joe and I recently traveled to Santa Fe to celebrate our five-year anniversary. I was feeling desperate to explore somewhere new and I had heard rumblings here and there from other designers who found […]

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W&D City Guide: The Paris Edition!

Kate Arends — Thu, 14 Mar 2019 17:16:03 +0000

Finally! I’m sharing the little Paris guide my friend Dee and I put together for our trip last month. This is FAR from an all-encompassing guide to shopping, eating, and sightseeing in the city but it includes what we most wanted to check off our itinerary. We hope it helps you enjoy your time in […]

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The Wit & Delight Travel Guide to Portugal

Megan McCarty — Tue, 29 Jan 2019 16:00:43 +0000

Pretty, pretty Portugal is the Destination Du Jour these days. And for good reason. It’s reasonably priced. The weather is a dream – with over 11 hours of sunshine per day, on average, in July – and so are the beaches. Consider it a bonus that more and more airlines are offering direct flights into Lisbon, since […]

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13 Places Our Winter Wanderlust is Taking Us

Kate Arends — Fri, 11 Jan 2019 16:00:24 +0000

It’s true. Almost everything looks better in the snow. I might be bias given where I’ve decided to live and build my life, but there are a lot of you Southern Cali followers who get really excited when you see an Instagram of a lightly dusted cobblestone street somewhere in Scandinavia. Because traveling allows us […]

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For the Love of Textiles: A Moroccan Travel Story

Stefani Hodzic — Fri, 04 Jan 2019 19:26:14 +0000

I’ve ruminated on writing this post for several months now, mostly because it’s insanely hard to put such a soulful experience into words. And also, it’s really difficult for me to condense all of the things I saw, thought and felt into one post. But it must be said, my two-week trip to Morocco this past November […]

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Surviving (and Actually Enjoying) Business Travel

Kate Arends — Thu, 27 Dec 2018 16:17:20 +0000

When I was younger, I dreamed about the jet set lifestyle associated with traveling for business. Power suits, high-profile meetings with clients in fancy restaurants, chic hotels with killer views of Paris, New York, oh my! Anyone that has traveled for business can tell you, this is almost the exact opposite of what it is […]

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Road Trip! Four Frank Lloyd Wright Homes Worth the Drive

Megan McCarty — Fri, 26 Oct 2018 17:09:17 +0000

Frank Lloyd Wright’s impression on architecture is undeniable. He took great pride in using local materials while incorporating his designs with nature (“Nature spelled with a capital ‘N’ the way you spell God with a capital ‘G’”) and, as you move from room to room, his use of compression and release feel like big Frank hugs. […]

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Considering A Move To Europe? This is How

Erin Huebscher — Thu, 11 Oct 2018 15:00:15 +0000

As a born-and-bred Minnesotan who spent nearly seven years living abroad (London and Stockholm, respectively), I am often asked this question by my fellow Americans after I disclose that particular bit of information: “So why Europe? What brought you there?” For all intents and purposes, my answer usually goes something like this: “Well, I was […]

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15 Airbnbs Under $200 For Your Labor Day Weekend Solo Getaway

Liz Welle — Thu, 16 Aug 2018 15:00:09 +0000

Guys I’m going on my first real solo trip and I feel alive baby!!!!!!! It’s quick in and it’s quick out but it’s mine all mine and I’m staying in the most adorable Seattle Airbnb where I plan on having conversations on my terms only for 48 hours (I absolutely check that ‘entire house to […]

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I’m On A Boat: What Happens When Five Chicagoans Embrace Lake Culture

Kate Arends — Thu, 02 Aug 2018 15:00:41 +0000

I didn’t really know there was such a thing as “boat people” until I moved to Minnesota. My closest reference was probably Andy Bernard from The Office, so when I met the guy who casually had his sailboat taking up a whole parking spot in the basement of my first “nice” apartment, I kind of […]

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The Wit & Delight Travel Guide to Copenhagen

Megan McCarty — Thu, 07 Jun 2018 15:00:14 +0000

Copenhagen. It’s like an ultra-cool, enlightened older sister, who couldn’t be bothered with heels (instead wearing sneakers, likely white, best for biking), received a couple master’s degrees (not only is higher education free there, but residents are actually paid to go to college) and x’s out of her inbox by 4:30 p.m., because she values […]

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5 Insanely Gorgeous, Under-the-Radar European Getaways to Escape to This Winter

Kathryn — Sun, 04 Feb 2018 19:00:05 +0000

As much as I adore the thoughts of a dreamy winter wonderland, let’s be real: it never takes long before the serene scenes of snow take a dreadful turn. Bone-chilling blizzards. Teeth-chattering temperatures. I don’t know about you, but when these unwelcome guests come knocking, that’s always my cue to start plotting a great escape. […]

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7 Things to Consider Before Traveling with Someone New

Megan McCarty — Sat, 11 Nov 2017 16:00:59 +0000

Traveling inspires, traveling invigorates. Traveling also reveals your biggest quirks, insecurities, and ticks, often before the plane’s seatbelt sign has even been turned off. Whether packing a bag to vacation with a new lover or an old friend, don’t let a lack of communication get in your way of a great trip. Before you buckle […]

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7 Fun Ways to Stay Creative on Vacation

Becky Lang — Sat, 21 Oct 2017 15:00:02 +0000

On vacation, I like to wake up late, mainline fancy coffee drinks, eat more candy than my teeth prefer and indulge in some local booze. Productivity is not a priority. But in between all the relaxing, I also see a lot of new, interesting things, and I may just get the urge to capture some […]

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Road Trips from Hell – Are they Always Worth it?

Julie Rybarczyk — Wed, 11 Oct 2017 15:00:24 +0000

The plan sounded a little whacked the first time she shared it with me—but whacked in a charming, “oh, you crazy kids” kind of way. A few months ago, my endlessly energetic, free-spirited hairstylist Alyssa told me how she and her husband planned to pack their four daughters—all under the age of nine (including a […]

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The Wit & Delight Travel Guide to Brussels and Bruges, Belgium

Megan McCarty — Sat, 30 Sep 2017 15:29:45 +0000

What do you know about Belgium? Chocolate, waffles, beer – perhaps some of us know Belgium a little too well, thanks to last Friday night’s triple IPAs. But there’s so much more beyond the gluttonous activities. Let’s explore the sweet little country. Nestled between France, the Netherlands and Germany, Belgium is the perfect pit-stop on […]

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W&D Travel Guide: How to Spend 24 Hours in Santa Monica

Megan McCarty — Fri, 08 Sep 2017 14:59:30 +0000

There’s a bit of a Goldilocks Syndrome to the beach towns of southern California. Venice is an eclectic mix of the ultra hip and the ultra hippie. Malibu, a scenic winding drive north on Route 1, is celebrity central, where you try not to swerve into the ocean while wondering which palace houses Beyoncé and those […]

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7 Unique Romantic Summer Getaways

Kathryn — Wed, 16 Aug 2017 15:00:39 +0000

While there are plenty of ways to spice up your relationship in the sweet summertime, sometimes nothing can compare to getting the heck out of town with your significant other for a sizzling romantic getaway. It is during this time you can wave goodbye way to the monotonous routines and everyday stresses, and focus on […]

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The Case for Traveling Alone

Megan McCarty — Wed, 26 Jul 2017 15:00:50 +0000

I knew I’d made the right decision to travel alone when an elderly man from Alabama propositioned me in the Philadelphia airport. After a series of airline mishaps (looking at you, American Airlines!), our flight to Amsterdam had been canceled and both Larry and I were resigned to staying at the airport for the night. […]

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What I Learned from Driving Across the US

Kathryn — Mon, 17 Jul 2017 14:53:34 +0000

When it comes to summertime road trips, many of us share a familiar dream: to see America by car. With the breezy beaches in North Carolina to the epic grandeur of the California coast, the United States is home to so much magnificent beauty awaiting our discovery. Unfortunately, daily routines, jam-packed calendars, and a slew […]

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The Wit & Delight Travel Guide to Amsterdam

Megan McCarty — Wed, 05 Jul 2017 16:29:29 +0000

There’s something about Amsterdam. Maybe it’s the charming architecture or the horseshoe-shaped canals or the laid-back lifestyle. The streets are lively and the people are kind, the buildings are historic and the dogs are off-leash. Whether it’s art, history, or hell, even cheese that brings you to Amsterdam, you’re in for a treat. For your […]

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We Love MSP: A Guide to 50th & France

Kate Arends — Mon, 22 Aug 2016 15:00:42 +0000

There’s no place like home. Sometimes, it takes a trip away to remember what you have in your own backyard. Now that I’m home with the baby and doing less traveling, I’ve become reaquainted with all there is to offer in Minneapolis/St. Paul. We often get emails from readers from the coasts who find themselves […]

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Babymoonin’ in Big Sur

Kate Arends — Fri, 22 Apr 2016 16:35:26 +0000

There’s no place quite like Big Sur. Derived from the original Spanish-language “el sur grande”meaning “the big south”, Big Sur is often mistaken for a town, not a region, and is most famous for its seaside cliffs. If you’ve visited, you know exactly why experiencing it is so hard to put in words. I think it is best described by smell. […]

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