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  1. While I agree with you that traveling with just a tablet would be awesome, I have tried it and found blogging from a tablet a very frustrating experience. While you can do some photo editing on one,trying to sort and edit raw images, and then getting the layout right in WordPress almost drove me mad. Also writing on the virtual keyboard gets tiering on longer posts, and I missed a real keyboard.

    With the latest lightweight laptops like a Macbook Air the weight difference is really not that big, a laptop is so much more versatile, and has much stronger wi-fi connectivity. Surprisingly often I could not connect with my iPad, while others where surfing away on their laptops. Also not everywhere has WiFi, in Japan for instance at most hotels still only offer a wired internet connection. So now my tablet is home, and the only thing I miss is my iPad magazine subscriptions.

    • Totally agree that blogging from a tablet is a different story. This post was mostly meant for travel in general and not specifically other bloggers 🙂 But, I still think it’s totally doable. You should try the Blogsy app for iPad. It’s the best WordPress app I’ve found. I actually traveled for an entire year with nothing more than a tablet. RAW images will be a problem with mobile devices (that’s why I don’t shoot in RAW). Everything that ends up on my blog is compressed regardless, so I find that fine res JPEGs are the best option for me. I also find that editing images is sometimes easier on a retina display tablet than even in Lightroom on my Macbook. Something about the touch screen is so helpful. I also got a wireless keyboard for my tablet, which was a game changer. Maybe I’ll make a post on my tips for travel blogging from a tablet. Might be useful for short trips or trips where you want to pack light.

      • I have not tried Blogsy, great tip, it might have saved me some grey hairs! 🙂 I considered buying a keyboard for the iPad, but in Japan with so few hotels offering wireless internet, I finally broke down, bough a laptop and sent the iPad back home. So yes, I agree it is doable, and great for shorter trips, but after eight months I gave up and decided the weight advantage wasn’t worth the workarounds and the slow workflow.

  2. piggirly

    When I decided to buy a tablet, I feel great to be able to go anywhere, but it can work in conjunction with, without feeling anxious. I used to buy a tablet worth it because my job requires Internet most of the time.

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Dia de Los Muertos in Oaxaca 🇲🇽💀🪅
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I’ve wanted to visit Oaxaca for as long as I can remember, and it was so special getting to be there for the days leading up to Dia de Los Muertos (celebrating my boo @kpande)!

Dia de Los Muertos is celebrated in different parts of Mexico, to pay respects and remember friends and family members who have passed on.

The festivities are colorful, joyful, and often humorous. Coming from a culture where the deceased are so quickly forgotten, I think this tradition is so beautiful.

Oaxaca is such a vibrant city with endless street art and incredible food. I can’t wait to return!
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If you’re finding yourself here for the first time, welcome! I’m sharing my New England Road Trip (with a Toddler) series, and it’s Day 3 of our adventure! 🍂🍁
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I’m sharing some insider info on hiking the legendary Flume Gorge in New Hampshire.

We opted to stay in North Conway, NH and used it as a base to explore the White Mountains. We stayed at Kearsarge Inn and @oldvillagebakerynh was literally next door.

We grabbed some pastries and bagels for the road and drove about an hour to Flume Gorge– a 2.2-mile self-guided hike with covered bridges, amazing waterfalls, and gorgeous mountain views.

TIP: You need to book tickets with a dedicated time slot for entry to hike Flume Gorge. I did this about 2 months in advance given how busy the foliage season is here. So BOOK EARLY and ARRIVE EARLY.

Most people can do the hike in about 1.5 hrs, but I’d add an hour with young kids. We did lots of nature exploring and resting along the way.

TIP FOR YOUNG KIDDOS: Bring a baby carrier or hiking backpack! While this is rated a family-friendly hike, it wasn’t without some challenges with a toddler. I ended up carrying him on my shoulders for over a mile which was an adventure in itself.

I had bookmarked Artist’s Bluff Lookout and Polly’s Pancake Parlor to do after, but like with all plans with kids, they change as need. We opted to call it a day after the first hike but you can definitely add Artist’s Bluff to your day (it’s just a few minutes up the highway).

We did drive to Polly’s because pancakes sounded amazing, but the wait was 2.5 HOURS at 11am. So we passed.

We had a relaxed afternoon back in North Conway and went to @conwayscenicrailroad to watch the trains come into the depot. You can book a scenic ride too!

If you’re planning a similar road trip, you’re not gonna wanna miss Day 4 for arguably the MOST famous scenic byway in all of New England during the foliage season!
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The Ultimate Fall Foliage Itinerary for New England (toddler edition)! 🍁
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We flew in and out of Boston — and you’ll need to rent a car. This trip involves a lot of driving!

@Expedia is my go-to resource for travel— you can rent your car, book activities, and find amazing accommodation for your own trip to New England!

You can start your adventure in North Conway, in the white mountains of New Hampshire. This cute town is home to the Conway Scenic railway and is a great base to explore some of the best leaf peeping in the area.

You’ll want to book tickets for Flume Gorge months in advance—it’s a kid-friendly hike but still 2.2 miles and I definitely regretted not bringing a hiking carrier for Ollie.

Head out EARLY to drive the 34-mile Kancamagus Scenic Byway—there are tons of spots to stop along the byway, but we loved Sabbaday Falls for a short hike with big reward.

Next up, head to Woodstock, Vermont, and check into Woodstock Inn. This hotel sells out almost a full year in advance during foliage season, so plan ahead.

Don’t miss a maple creamy from Woodstock Scoops or a visit to Billings Farm.

The entire drive through Vermont is SO beautiful. On your way to the town of Stowe, stop for some apple picking, and don’t miss Hollow Cider for cider donuts.

Stay at the Trapp family lodge (owned by the REAL family from the Sound of Music). This is such a great spot for kids. They have tons of farm animals like highland cattle and sheep. Stowe is famously known for its crowds this time of year, so if you want to avoid them, base yourself here, take in the incredible views, and go on hikes directly on the property.

Stay at the Trapp family lodge (owned by the REAL family from the Sound of Music). They have tons of farm animals like highland cattle and sheep. There’s a beer hall, bakery, and even hiking trails on the property—so you can avoid the crowds in town. It’s also located near the Smuggler’s Notch mountain pass.

End your trip by driving back to Boston and spending a couple of days exploring one of the most historic (and kid-friendly) cities in America!
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#newengland #autumn
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