The Traveling Moore Hey Reader, A couple weeks ago I visited Chicago for the first time... over St Paddys! Spending St. Patrick’s Day in Chicago has always been on my bucket list, and it completely delivered. The energy, the traditions, the green river… it’s one of those experiences I truly think everyone should do at least once. That said… I also learned a few things the hard way 😅 🍀 The Weekend Recap We flew in late Thursday night and hit the ground running Friday morning. Friday was our...
23 days ago • 2 min read
The Traveling Moore Hey Reader, I’m back from Maui and it was one of those trips that reminded me exactly why I love that island so much. It was my friend’s first time in Maui, which made it even more special. There is something so fun about showing someone a place that means a lot to you and watching them fall in love with it in real time. We built a 5-day itinerary that mixed adventure, relaxation, and good food. And yes, we booked every hotel on Hyatt points. Here’s exactly what we did....
2 months ago • 1 min read
The Traveling Moore Hey friend, With my birthday this week, I’ve been feeling extra reflective. This year feels a little different because it’s my last year in my 20s, and when I look back, so many of the moments that defined this decade for me are tied to travel. Not just where I went, but who I was with and what season of life I was in. Here are a few of the trips that really shaped my 20s. Bucket list trips I’ll never forget Visiting Antarctica and checking off my 7th continent Hiking to...
2 months ago • 1 min read
The Traveling Moore Hey Reader, I want to share something new I’ve been working on that you might not know about yet. I recently started a separate TikTok account called Lauren the Foodie. It’s a slightly different niche than the blog, but it actually fits really naturally with how I travel. When I’m on a trip, food is always a huge part of the experience. I’m constantly trying restaurants, bakeries, coffee shops, and random finds that don’t always make sense in a full blog post but are...
3 months ago • 1 min read
The Traveling Moore Hey Reader, I want to share something I started using recently that has completely changed how I shop for travel outfits. I realized I was stuck in the same cycle every time I planned a trip. I always felt like I needed at least one new outfit, sometimes more. I love fashion, but it started to feel expensive and unnecessary when so many pieces were only worn once and then forgotten in my closet. I still want something new and exciting for trips. That part of me is not...
3 months ago • 1 min read
The Traveling Moore Hey Reader, I’ve been getting a lot of questions lately about using AI to plan travel, so I wanted to share my honest take and how I actually use it when I’m planning a trip. Here’s the short version: I don’t think AI is very good at planning trips from scratch. I’ve tried asking ChatGPT for things to do, restaurants to try, or full itineraries, and I’ve run into a few issues: It’s recommended restaurants that are closed It’s suggested generic or chain spots I’d never go...
3 months ago • 2 min read