7 Of History's Badass Travel Ladies

I love reading about women who did awesome things, because women are still being held back in a lot of ways across the globe, so it's always cool to learn about women who just defied everyone and did their own thing. Were they scared of failure? Were they scared for their safety? How were they perceived by the public? Are these the women that would be called "crazy cat ladies" now, because they preferred to enjoy life on their terms? I bet, like today, they were happy, so wouldn't care. 

Here are 7 badass women that I learned about recently and wanted to bring to you for Women's History Month:

Who are some of your trailblazing women in travel heroes?

Getting Ready for the Travel Goods Show

It's that time of year again. The time when I head to Las Vegas and split my time between seeing and eating some new things in the city and checking out the new travel items and chatting with peeps in the industry. Unfortunately, I won't be in the city for too much more than the show, but that doesn't mean I'm not going to enjoy some new things.

I will have a day and a half free to wander around the city and have dedicated one whole day to doing just that. So, let's look at what's on my list:

Food:

I always look for new dining opportunities when I'm in Vegas. Last year I went to NoMAD, because I really wanted to eat in the library. It was beautiful and the food was delicious. This year, I've made reservations at two very new places and am looking to go more budget-friendly than the fancy NoMAD or Catch LV.

Breakfast at Netflix Bites - This pop-up eatery at the MGM has foods all themed to Netflix shows, including Stranger Things, Bridgerton, Glow, and Emily In Paris.

Coffee break at Mothership Coffee - I've been wanting to get a coffee and pastry or other food at Mothership. I love the shopfront vibes, and they also have several drink specials that go toward local charity. They call this Sip With Purpose and I adore companies that give back. 

Dinner at Pinky's by Vanderpump - Lisa Vanderpump has a few dining locations, including her champagne bar at Caesars. Now, I'm not a watcher of the Real Housewives, but I love Lisa's esthetic for her places and Pinky's in the Flamingo has all that and affordable dishes, too. While I wanted to go for brunch, I won't be there on a Saturday or Sunday, so I booked a dinner and will return in the summer for brunch.

Culture:

Street art in the Downtown Arts District - Downtown is full of awesome art. Between murals, statues, and large pieces from past Burning Man festivals, there's something everywhere you look and you can basically stay just on Fremont Street. I notice a block south there's a art alley, called DT Alley, and I'm really interested in seeing what is being showcased.

Las Vegas City Hall - A few blocks from Fremont Street Experience is Las Vegas City Hall. I didn't know that it was open to the public, but they are and they have exhibit space that rotates. Right now they have Stories from Backstage: Cirque du Soleil in Las Vegas with a bunch of props and costumes. And on a different floor, they have People of Color, featuring local African artists' work of the Black experience in America.

Activities:

John Wick Experience at Area15 - After seeing all the art, I'm heading to Area15 for even more art, but also an interactive experience based on the movies of John Wick. Do I know what it is exactly? No, but I'm excited to find out. I'm also going to grab a drink at The Continental Bar. If I have time before dinner, my entry to Area15 also includes a virtual scavenger hunt, so I'll check that out while I'm enjoying the giant interactive art there, too.

On my last day I'll be doing dinner with family and seeing my cousin in a musical, which is super exciting to me. If I have time to fit in some other activities, I for sure will. I'd love to visit Ghost Donkey at the Cosmopolitan, hit up the Conservatory at the Bellagio (where I'd also like to go back to the Gallery), see the Princess Diana Exhibition, and try another place to eat at Resorts World. 

Stay tuned for a packing post as well, because I will be packing a bag inside another bag to bring home things from the show, so we'll talk about packing light and a small capsule wardrobe.

Is there something in Vegas you think I should do? Or a restaurant you'd like me to check out?

Keep Going After Small Injuries with KEEP>GOING

Spring Break and Summer vacations are coming and usually that means trips with the kids. I don't know about you, but as an adult, I can be clumsy, so I often pack a bag like I have children: snacks, bandages, plastic bags for trash, snacks, or wet items. You never know what might happen, especially when you're away from home. 

This time of year is popular for road trips to theme parks, National Parks, and the beach, all of which can be places for spills, falls, and scrapes, so you absolutely want to be prepared, whether you're traveling with kiddos or not. 

One of the things I like to keep in my car during a road trip is a basic first aid kit, but what if you need more than just some antiseptic wipes and a bandage? Enter KEEP>GOING First Aid. They have a variety of first aid kits, including this GoKit that's a compact kit full of all the stuff you need for all your adventures. No matter where you go, from Disneyland to camping in the woods to your child's soccer game, this kit contains over 100 items to fix everything from chapped lips to mild burns. 

KEEP>GOING is a small business started by the Pepper family, who have 4 active kids. They're family wants to keep your family safe through these cute and useful kits. The first thing you'll notice is how adorable the prints are, but also that they are pretty chic looking and have a wrist loop, so you can take it with you wherever you go. Wear it, hang it on your stroller, or slip it in your backpack or day bag.

It's hard to find a first aid kit that isn't bulky and doesn't take up half your carry-on or purse. This has all the necessities, but in a compact cube. Inside is a waterproof zipper pocket, two "pages" with convenient slip pockets on both sides, and a mesh slip pocket. It's laid out so you can see everything inside easily. You won't be pulling everything out to find something specific, which is very important when you need to be quick.  

So, what's included?

• A mini sewing kit and safety pins for wardrobe malfunctions
• Scissors and tweezers, which have endless uses
• A tick remover with step-by-step instructions
• Splinter removers
• A finger splint
• Cotton tip applicators for cleaning up wounds or applying salves
• Bandages in a range of sizes, including ones for knuckles and fingertips, because regular bandages never work on those
• Butterfly closures for places where a bandage doesn't fit
• Alcohol pads and sting relief pads
• Antibiotic ointment to stave off infections
• Hydrocortisone cream for bug bites and other itchy things
• Burn gel for when you get a little too close to the fire (or oven or iron)
• Nosebleed plugs, so you don't have to use tampons or rolled up toilet paper
• Gauze for bigger scrapes or when you can't use a bandage
• Moleskin has a lot of uses, like to cover blisters
• Tape roll for keeping gauze and splints in plane
• Small polybags for small things or to keep medication in
• Disposable thermometer to check for fever
• Lip balm for chapped lips
• and the all important instruction guide on how to use anything in here that's not familiar to you

Now you have peace of mind for any non-serious injuries on your trips around town or across the world, though sometimes high drama can make even a papercut seem serious. Be the hero any time there's a cut or scrape with KEEP>GOING.

Get your own either on Amazon or the KEEP>GOING website for $39.99. Your purchase will support a small family business. You can also purchase larger kits (that have 2x as many items in them) and refills for the kit you have. If you don't like the travel print of mine, there are a lot of fun prints to choose from, like rainbows, cheetah, and dinosaurs!

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