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Following up on the Hilton fans needing to get nights QUICK, reply back with your interest. Turns out, we have to do something special to get you added to our business program. Howdy Reader ! Up in the northern hemisphere, the sweaters and poofy jackets are out and we've been busy collecting leaves on our driveway. December is coming in π₯΅ and so this month, we figured we'd share a few ideas to give you a kick start β‘οΈ. Here's what to expect from this month's newsletter.
If you haven't yet, make sure to check out the latest on our social channels: Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, Pinterest, and YouTube. GIFTS FOR TRAVEL LOVERSWith the holiday season upon us, it's always a good idea to think ahead! We've written about the best gifts for travel lovers in the past but we wanted to revisit it and share a few new ones that you can consider this year for friends and family or to treat yo'self. GRAYL UltraPress This is perfect for the hiker, backpacker, and traveler that wants to make sure their water if safe to drink and filtered. Since the filter is built in, the way it works is that you fill the water bottle, press it down, and that's it. It removes most waterborne pathogens which is key for drinking the world's sketchiest freshwater sources. Why we love it: It's in a smaller form factor than their original bottle, it's great for the environment, and the purification process is super easy.
Philips Sonicare One Last year, I switched to this toothbrush because I needed something more compact and could fit in my Peak Design Small Wash Pouch. Why we love it: It's USB-C chargeable, takes up less space, and still gives you that Sonicare brush. β
Peak Design Ultralight Packing Cube One of PD's newest products that we'll be reviewing soon. They're minimalist friendly and works in a backpack, duffel, and suitcase to keep your gear and clothing organized. I'm a big fan! Why we love it: Ultralight, collapsible, and versatile.
Travel Pill Organizer I normally just travel with multi-vitamins but with all of the supplements that I'm on because of my knee, this is becoming super relevant. Why we love it: Compact and sleek organizer that has slots for every day of the week.
Airplane Phone Holder If you don't have something like a Peak Design Mobile Tripod, this is an amazing do-hickey that clamps onto the plane tray and allows your phone to magnetically connect. Why we love it: No more awkward holding with your hand so you can watch all of your downloaded movies on your favorite streaming app.
β AllTrails+ Instead of physical gifts, the hiker in your life might love 1 year access to AllTrails+. It's something that most of us are a little too cheap to get so would make a great gift. Why we love it: AllTrails+ gives you access offline maps, alerts for wrong turns, more map detail, and access to way more guides.
Super Bagel No, we're not talking about Everything Everywhere All At Once but this is the MOGICS Super Bagel. I used it last year on our big trip and it was super handy to have a compact power bar (in the shape of a bagel). Why we love it: It's a universal adapter, it gives you 5 AC sockets (North American), 1 USB-A, and 1 USB-C, and has a built-in fuse.
π€ This Months Travel DealsThis month we're focusing on the Black Friday/Cyber Monday deals that we know about. These might be hard to remember though so remember to bookmark our Deals page which organizes all BFCM offers in one place. Remember, we have our deals group on Facebook. It's free to join if you haven't yet!
Remember, we update our Going Awesome Places Deals page often so make sure you bookmark it. Also, if you want to know about deals right when they come out, join our FB deals-only group.
βοΈWhat's New on the SiteWe've been really busy this month with a few new articles including my retrospective on the Google Web Creator event. There's also our usual posts on trips we've taken and we have also updated a few older posts including a couple of gift guides, ready for the shopping season!
β βοΈ What's Next at Going Awesome PlacesIt's finally done - only 1 month behind but now we finally have a proper studio space for Going Awesome Places! Check out how the renovations progressed from start to finish with this Reel and also a fun one showing the before and after. Knee update: Things are progressing well thanks to ramping up to 2x physio a week and lymphatic drainage to help with the swelling. Having tested things out with a short trip to Google HQ, it held up well so I think I'm ready to ease into bigger adventures! Speaking of Google, the Web Creator Conversation Event was intense. I met 19 other creators who have all been outspoken about the impacts of the latest algorithm changes. I broke down everything I learned at the event and the good news is that they're interested in fixing things but the bad news is that the timeline is feeling like 6 months or more. Next up, we're traveling with my in-laws to London, UK to see family, check out the Christmas markets and lights, and show them around. If you have any tips on spots we have to eat or places to check out, please let us know by replying back! πͺ Travel TidbitsSnowy destinations we plan to ski into this winterMaybe its the Canadian in me but I do love winter, especially when its time to start planning where to hit the slopes. But even if you are not too keen on skiing or snowboarding, there are incredible snowy destinations you can visit to get that crisp winter adventure without flying down a hill at high speeds.
For these trips you are going to need to pack some serious winter friendly gear! We have you covered with everything you need to keep cozy, without weighing down your luggage limits! Hit the button below for all our tried and tested winter gear for cold weather.
Travel newsHere's the latest from the industry with a few articles that we think you'll enjoy.
In the spirit of the festive shopping season...Like really? Does anyone actually save their big ticket purchases for the airport? We just use it to stock up on Toblerone and giant bags of Haribo! What is the most extravagant thing you've every bought in an airport? And no, the overpriced sandwiches don't count. We can never thank you enough for being part of our journey. We wish all or our American friends a great Thanksgiving and hope you also find some good deals to boot. Cheers, Will Tang Affiliate Disclaimer: To cover the cost of my email software and the time we spend writing our content, we sometimes link to products that we recommend. Keep up to date with the latest: β€οΈ Looking for ways to support us? We have a tip jar set up. |
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