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Does anyone else feel like quarantine just like...

It's funny—I keep getting the same question over

It's funny—I keep getting the same question over and over. "Are you going crazy at home not being able to travel?"
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And the answer is no—not even a little. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
I have been so lucky to travel as much as I have over the last decade or so, but there are things you just can't do when you're gone all the time. In the past couple of weeks, I've picked up so many of my old hobbies that have fallen by the wayside (most excitingly, Irish fiddle lessons resume tomorrow after years of hiatus 🎻☘️🎶) and honestly, it's been a nice change of pace.
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Of course, there are places I dearly miss now that I know it'll be a while before I see them (Chicago, Prague, the Carolinas, Tel Aviv, Mexico and Edinburgh keep coming to mind). But if you're still struggling with the concept of being grounded indefinitely—and you're part of the immensely privileged group whose main duty right now is to stay home—I highly recommend thinking of this time as an opportunity rather than a setback. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
If you're spending more time at home these days, what's been your silver lining?

^^ Where you'll find me for the foreseeable future

^^ Where you'll find me for the foreseeable future
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I've been getting a fair number of messages from friends and family asking if I'm still traveling, if they should travel, etc., so I wanted to share a little bit about where my thinking is right now.
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I have personally decided to suspend traveling given the current situation. None of my travel is essential and as eye-popping as it is to see sub-$300 fares to Hawaii right now, I don't think it's the right move for my mental wellbeing (I'm anxious—not gonna lie) and I want to do what I can in terms of social distancing to help protect others.
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To be perfectly transparent, this was an easy decision to make since I was already planning to stay put for much of 2020. I have multiple surgeries coming up later this year (I am fine—they are preventative!), and because of that, I haven't had to grapple with whether to cancel trips that were already booked.
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I'm sharing this because everyone has different factors right now that are affecting their decision-making. I am in no way passing judgment on those who are still traveling, and I feel for those who have much tougher choices to make than I do—especially those whose livelihoods depend on travel.
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So that's where I'm at! If this is a topic that's been weighing on your mind, too, feel free to reach out any time. I've found that talking these things through has been super helpful lately, and I'm always down to chat! Stay safe, friends ❤️

Whether you're just starting out with points and m

Whether you're just starting out with points and miles or have some saved up already, you may feel frozen and unsure how to take the next step. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
If this sounds familiar, my latest post for @livelikeitsthewknd is for you! I broke down the ENTIRE process necessary to earn your first free flight, starting from square one.
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Here's the general breakdown of what you're going to need to do:
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🌎 Pick your target destination (or destinations. I cannot over-stress the importance of starting with this in mind!)
🤓 Learn some points and miles basics (I have a beginner's guide up @livelikeitsthewknd in case you missed it!)
💳 Choose the right travel credit card for you (key words "for you")
💸 Earn earn earn! (Lots of ways to do it, all listed in that beginner's guide I mentioned)
💻 Do your booking research (Googling "best ways to get to X place on points and miles" will get you much further than you might expect - tons of resources out there)
🛫 Take the plunge! (Don't worry too much about "wasting" points the first time - you will earn them back)
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Check out the full post on livelikeitstheweekend.com and tell me - where are you in this process? Have you booked your first free flight, or does one of these steps have you feeling stuck?
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P.S. Photo is from Geneva. Why does everyone hate on Geneva? I liked it!

It's finally up! My 4,003-word guide to Portland 🤪I had been putting this one off for a while since I knew it would be a beast, but I'm glad to finally have my recommendations in one easy-to-share place.
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Here's a little preview with some of my favorite things to do. Save this post if you're planning a visit to the Rose City!
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🌹Ride @theportlandtram. Its a short ride and the aerial views are incredible!
🌹Get more amazing skyline views at @pittockmansion. I've never been inside, but the grounds and garden are beautiful!
🌹@powellsbooks for alllll the books/gifts/etc.
🌹@portlandrosegarden (obviously a must)
🌹Explore the Alberta Arts District. You can walk up and down NE Alberta for plenty of independent shops/cafes/street art 🌹Go for a hike. Keep it local in Forest Park or head out the Columbia River Gorge for insane scenery
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So much more up on 52citiesblog.com! What's your favorite thing to do in Portland? 🦌

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