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...
25 days 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...
about 1 month 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...
about 1 month 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...
about 2 months ago • 2 min read