LA Hotspots

I'm back from an awesome trip to LA, and totally inspired about checking out new and exciting things to do in the City of Angels.  (If you are curious where we went and what we did, check my twitter for some ridiculous pics.)  All morning I've been compiling lists and lists of the best places to shop, eat, and chill in the LA area from my favorite LA based bloggers: Emily, Bri, Joy, and Jessie.  Sometime on Friday I'll be launching the new page with all kinds of exciting links and maps, so you can find just what you want to do in just the right 'hood.  Fill me in on your favorite LA places to be in included as well!

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I'm getting all packed up tonight for my trip to the Midwest.  While I'm so very excited for the trip, the idea of traveling for eight hours is a little daunting.  But, traveling is always so much more enjoyable when you have fabulous luggage to show off.  I love the bright colors and cheeky prints of these organizational pieces (No. 3 is my personal favorite...it is sure to eliminate awkward elbow bumping with my seat partner while I'm trying to untangle electronic cords).  Do you have any travel tips must pack items for your carry-on?

World Traveler

I consider myself a pretty good traveler.  After four years of traveling every other weekend for collegiate volleyball, and now traveling around once a month across country to visit my bf, I've got the airport thing down.  I have my shoes off, laptop out, boarding pass in hand within 5 seconds of grabbing my plastic bin.  I always try to print my boarding pass ahead of time, and never check any bags (yes, saving an extra $20 is worth the shoulder pain from running around an airport with my carry-on, trying to catch my next flight).  However, I came across these fantastic money saving travel tips and thought they were worth sharing. 

1. Use craigslist-  Instead of renting a bike for $20/day when you go some place new, buy one for $20 on craigslist, and sell it or donate it once you leave.  Craigslist also posts great rental houses for a week or so at a time, at cheaper rates than a rental agency.

2.  Share costs-  When traveling with friends, split an entree or share a room to save some extra money.

3.  Fly mid-week-  Not always easy to do, but for those international (or other expensive flights) it's definitely worth it.

4.  Eating out is cheaper at lunchtime-  Lunch menus are often cheaper than dinner menus, and typically have the same meals

5.  Don't use a taxi-  Instead check out this site for ways to get around just about any city.

Now I am off for a girls weekend in NOLA! I am so excited to see the lovely ladies from Monteith Ave.  Let the party begin!

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