Travel Q & A

1. What’s the most memorable trip you’ve ever taken and why?

As of right now, Switzerland was unbeatable. Japan was incredible, but the company for Switzerland was top tier (haha), plus we got engaged!

2. Have you ever had a trip go completely wrong? How did you handle it?

The worst thing that I have had happen on a trip was the first time me and Austin flew to Boston. We got to the airport around 5am and the power was out. Planes were delayed until it was restored around noon, and we were told that if your plane was at the gate from the early AM flights, then you would still fly out. Except one of the flights. Ours. I was already annoyed at the convenience of the power being out and then to find out one flight out of the group that was already at the airport early that morning was ours and it was canceled. First world problems. We just booked a later flight to NYC (there was nothing going to Boston for the day) where we ended up renting a car and driving to Boston! it’s now one of those funny stories, but at the time, I was definitely put out. Compared to other peoples horror stories, this was absolutely nothing.

3. What’s your go-to travel hack that everyone should know?

I feel like I really don’t have one? If I had to suggest something that has made my packing easier, it’s definitely making a list of items I know I want to pack leading up to the trip, so that I spend slightly less time packing.

4. Do you prefer solo travel, group trips, or traveling with a partner? Why?

100% with a partner. I have never traveled solo, so I can’t speak to that. But traveling with just Austin is the best. He is down for whatever and I never have to worry about doing something he doesn't want to do for that reason. If he doesn’t want to do something, or I think he might not like it, we communicate about it. He even does his own research and will let me know things that interest him. It just works so smoothly.

5. What’s your favorite underrated travel destination?

At the time that I visited Japan, it definitely felt underrated. And now look it! The amount of people that realize that Japan is phenomenal has definitely increased in the last 10 years.

6. Which city has the best food scene in your opinion?

Tokyo.

7. Have you ever experienced culture shock? How did you adapt?

Japan was a huge culture shock and surprisingly easy for me to adapt to. They are extremely clean and organized, which is not something I’m unfamiliar with (haha). They’re much more reserved, much kinder and considerate of those around them. My best advice ALWAYS before a trip, especially an international one, is to do a little research - other than things to do and things to eat - on the people and the culture to familiarize yourself with beforehand. It’ll help you not be a typical American tourist (lol).

8. Is there a bucket list experience you’ve checked off recently?

My most recently experiences to check off my lengthy bucket list was our recent “New England road trip during the fall” and attending a “Boston Celtics Playoff Game” + “the NBA Finals” (which we were at Game 5, that they won - unforgettable).

9. What’s your ultimate dream travel destination?

Currently, the Italy trip we are about to do in October. Can not wait!

10. What’s your favorite way to document your travels — journaling, photography, or vlogging?

Photography AND journaling! I wish I liked being in front of the camera for vlogging, but I just personally prefer being the one taking the photos or videos vs being IN them.

That’s a wrap for this weeks Q & A. Let me know what else you would like to see!

So, where to (next), Meg?