WELLNESS ON THE ROAD How to Make Travel Fun for Military Kids Posted on August 1, 2020November 15, 2025 How to Make Travel Fun for Military Kids Whether it’s a day trip, a PCS abroad, or somewhere in between, the military creates opportunities to travel. And if you have kids, that means you’ll be able to create long-lasting memories together in a way few others get. But can you… Read more
WELLNESS ON THE ROAD Wanderful Membership Connects Female Travel Bloggers Posted on July 20, 2020May 19, 2026 Two years ago, I saw one of my favorite bloggers would be speaking at a conference for female travel enthusiasts. So before I could think about it, I registered to attend and booked a flight to the Wanderful Women in Travel Summit. I am thrilled to say I met her and so many other creators during that conference. But I got so much more I than I ever imagined. Even though I can’t go anywhere right now, I’ve got a Wanderful Membership– a passport to the world. Read more
WELLNESS ON THE ROAD What Happened When This Military Spouse Traveled Solo to Pamplona Posted on July 18, 2020December 20, 2025 Travel has always been one of the best military spouse benefits. Fortunately, the military creates opportunities for Military Spouses to Travel for Solo Fun. It’s the week of San Fermin in Pamplona, a.k .a . the Running of the Bulls, and it’s one of my fondest travel memories. Read more
WELLNESS ON THE ROAD How to Create a Personalized Travel Itinerary in 6 Simple Steps Posted on June 25, 2020November 16, 2025 Ever notice how some people seem to make traveling look easy? It’s usually because they created a great itinerary. However, creating the perfect plan starts way before you start packing your duffel bag. Phone apps and easy access to travel information make trip-planning more user-friendly. However, creating a well-planned itinerary requires more than a desire to travel. It takes a strategy that funnels all that raw data into an actionable plan. Read more
WELLNESS ON THE ROAD How to Prepare for a Military PCS Move Overseas Posted on June 15, 2020November 15, 2025 Here we go again. I just found out we are about to PCS overseas again. Overseas, or OCONUS (Outside the Continental United States), duty assignments are exciting. But preparing for a PCS move begins months in advance of the move. The logistics of moving your family and your belongings halfway… Read more
WELLNESS ON THE ROAD Portable Employment for Military Spouses All Over the World Posted on June 7, 2020November 15, 2025 Military Spouses Find Employment Worldwide Finding portable employment is a common challenge for all military spouses. I am a 50-something black military spouse with a Political Science degree who moves every 2-3 years. Hence, it’s not unusual for spouses to continually remake themselves and their resumes. Deployments, PCS moves, overseas and… Read more
WELLNESS ON THE ROAD Working Remotely in the Quad Cities: A Military Spouse’s Perspective Posted on June 4, 2020November 15, 2025 I recently moved to the Quad Cities, four cities that straddle the Mississippi River. As a military spouse, I am grateful that working remotely is more accessible to me. I am currently working from home due to COVID-19. However, we just received orders to move back to South Korea, so… Read more
WELLNESS ON THE ROAD How to Embrace Slow Travel: 4 Tips for Military Families Posted on June 2, 2020November 16, 2025 If your crazy-busy lifestyle has you dreaming of escaping for a simple, relaxing getaway, it might be a great time to embrace slow travel. Add “slow” to service, mail, witted, or to act, and you get something undesirable. Slow travel emphasizes quality over quantity and incorporates wellness, cultural and environmental… Read more