When I started planning out my birthday trip in December with one of my best friends, I knew I wanted to go somewhere special. British Columbia was high on that list. And so we hopped on the train and spent the week in one of the most amazing cities I’ve been to. From the best fish tacos of my life to tons of adventure (tons), I can’t imagine a better way to celebrate another year of life! We took the train ($100 round-trip), which from Portland is about a 8-hour ride. We cho

This weekend I was able to travel out of the the city and enjoy myself in wine country. A weekend away was exactly what I needed. The open air, good wine, and fantastic company! Weekend travel is short and sweet, but always worth it. I always make sure to pack my bag for anything I could need, especially when the weather is fluctuating. I love products that can multi-task or work with other pieces as it’s important to pack light while not feeling like you’re missing a limb. H

One of my biggest pleasures in life is traveling. Once I decide to pack my bags, my enthusiasms for the next few weeks are centered around the trip. And going somewhere I’ve never been just makes me buzz with excitement. And as excited as I get, a big part of it comes from preparing for the trip itself. As a Type-A girl, I really can’t enjoy myself unless I have some sort of plan as to where I’m staying, what my itinerary is, and what places to eat. I’m all for spontaneity, b

As the spring break season approaches, packing your suitcase has become a new to do on your ever growing list. Spring break is a great time for trying out anything to the beach to the mountains to just staying over at a friend’s. But that means that you need to have the perfect suitcase to fit whatever adventure you’re going on. We all know that a good trip comes from what you pack – and the company you keep! – so making sure to fill that suitcase with the essentials is so im

Since the last Favourites Friday I have done a lot of traveling. In total it’s been around 7 hours of driving in about four days. Which means my skin is drying out, my hair is frizzy, and, oh, my bum is more numb than a kid on novacaine. This week’s Favourites Friday features the products that saved me this week while going from city to city. And hopefully you’ll find a few to add to your own travel kit! The Travel Beauty Toolbox: A Favourites Friday OGX Healing + Vitamin E s

HAWAII! It’s everyone’s dream vacation and I’m on it! But before I left there was a lot of packing involved. Which meant lots of packing lists and lots of putting in and taking out clothes. But once my suitcase was packed and I was on my way to the land of sand, I was pretty proud of all my packing. So I thought I’d share my list with you. Morgan Goes to Hawaii: The Packing List Yes, these all start with S’s. Swimsuits This one seems pretty obvious. Make sure to bring more th

Who’s ready to jump right in to Travel Tuesday? I have this pet peeve: Looking like a tourist. There’s something about being so obviously not-from-here that bugs me to no end. I like to look like a local, or at least some impression of a local. And I’m not perfect, believe me, but I do try. There are some times when being a tourist can put you in serious danger, such as with pickpockets and scam artists. Other times it gives locals a chance to pick you apart in public. And ot

Who has their suitcases? It’s Travel Tuesday, which means we’re going on vacation. Everyone’s vacation is a little bit different. I mean, everyone has different ideas of what counts as a vacation. For my mom it’s about lying poolside and catching up on reading. For my dad it’s getting out into nature. For my brother it’s about playing video games. For me, I like to go somewhere I’ve never been and explore. See, vacation is different for everyone. That’s why today’s Travel Tue

Who’s ready for another Travel Tuesday? The great thing about Travel Tuesday is that we get to talk about super awesome places. And because of that, why don’t we talk about what super awesome places are on my bucket list? I’m an avid traveler (I try to average one new place a year) and discovering new places and cultures is kind of my thing. I’m so open to the world around me and getting to explore more of it is something I love. So, who’s ready to check out some places? Morg

It’s Travel Tuesday here on Everyday Enthusiasm and that means we’re going to get all travel-y, so pack your suitcase and let’s go! I thought the best way to celebrate the first Travel Tuesday was to talk about restaurants because what better to relate to than food? That’s why I’m going to share my favourite restaurants from places I’ve been to – a food guide of sorts. This will be the beginning of a new section of the blog where I’ll be doing food reviews from places I’ve tr

ALERT! Morgan kind of had a crazy week and now it’s time to talk about it! 1. San Francisco I went to San Francisco! San Francisco is one city I’ve wanted to go to for years, and it was so exciting to go! I went with my BF* (platonic boyfriend) Your Girl Curlz and in our four days there we did so much. Here’s some highlights Getting horribly lost on Nob Hill for two hours Having a drunk man tell me I had nice eyebrows (and ask if I was French) in a mall Having 3 amazing tour

On Saturday morning at 5:10, I will be on a plane to San Francisco where I shall be soaking up some quality travel time with my girl Alex and listening to the tune of Meghan Trainor at The Masonic. Yes, it shall be the perfect vacation for my weary mind. But to go on vacation one must have all their essentials to make sure they have the best time ever! And lucky for you, I travel enough to know exactly what you’re going to need on your vacation. Ticket for One: Everything You

Everyday Enthusiasm Day 16: Talk About It Tuesday G’day Enthusiasts! How are we feeling today? Are we feeling as lazy as I am? I swear that all of my motivation has drained out of me as I realize how much has to be done to move into my apartment next week. It’s insane to think that I’ll be back in Eugene next week, and starting school the next. Where did the summer go?! And since we’re on the topic of moving, I guess this is as good a segue as I am going to get towards discus

I recently had to write an article on how to have the “best trip ever.” I believe the article turned out pretty fair, but the one issue I always find in writing articles is not being able to use myself as a source. Not that I’m saying I am a perfect source for everything, but if there’s one thing I know, it’s travel. And if I’m not an expert with a certain aspects, both my parents are avid travelers and together we make a travel book of knowledge. So, in this case, I am a gre

Hello Enthusiasts! Wow, it feels like so long since I have actually sat down in front of Cormac (my trusted Mac) and actually wrote something! Life has been incredibly hectic lately and I can now tell you all about it! So, I just went on Spring Break. And even though I barely slept the four nights I was in Utah, every minute was absolutely fantastic! And by fantastic I may mean that I did several slightly illegal things, spent a lot of hours dress shopping, and sang in the ca

In two days I am off to Europe for my much anticipated trip I have been talking about for ages. My trip seemed so far away only a short time ago, but now it’s so close I can smell it’s European perfume! But, as with any trip, so many things must be done before one can get on the plane. Hotels must be called, flights must be booked, restaurants & sights of interest must be scouted, and suitcases need to be packed. And, as in true Morgan fashion, all of that is done except for

Whether you’re headed to the mountains for some outdoors time, or to Hawaii for your anniversary, there are a few tips that will make your trip a great one. What to Bring A good bag that can hold: your sunglasses, a notebook, a pen/pencil, a snack and/or water, your mobile phone, a guidebook, and your wallet. Items may vary for the individual. A raincoat. Sturdy walking shoes. What to Prepare A list of the places you want to visit. A list of the places you would like to eat a