Welcome to Full Life, Full Passport!
Hi! I’m Gwen. I’m a tourism and hospitality professional who loves helping people fit extraordinary travel experiences into their busy lives.
I understand what it’s like to yearn to see the world but to only have two weeks of vacation per year in which to do it. I also know the feeling of wanting to travel as much as possible while simultaneously desiring a career, permanent address, and sense of home and community. I enjoy the parts of travel planning that many people find most stressful, and I love empowering people to realize their travel dreams without breaking the bank.
That’s why I created Full Life, Full Passport. Here, I offer custom vacation planning to get you on your way as quickly and easily as possible. You’ll also find relevant travel articles that will help you plan great itineraries, de-stress your vacations, and get the most out of your time off.
So grab a cup of your favorite hot beverage, and let’s swap travel stories and dream itineraries!
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My Worst Travel Experiences: Part II
Last summer, as I was publishing post after glowing post about Alaska during Alaska Month, I realized that there was something missing from the blog: The bad stuff. It suddenly…
Flashback Friday: Visiting the United Nations in New York City
When M and I started planning our first overnight getaway after becoming parents, I’m pretty sure neither of us could have guessed that we would end up visiting the United…
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Dear Instagram, We Need to Break Up
I have bad news, Instagram.I know we’re just coming out of the holiday season, a time of merriment and hope and expectation, and I’m sorry to do this to you…
Flashback Friday: My First International Vacation
In June of 2007, I set off on my first real international vacation. I say “real” because I had technically been out of the country before; my family went on…
15 Road Trip Essentials for Baby
Before we had kids, packing for a trip was almost an afterthought. M and I would usually throw our suitcases together a day or two before we left. We’d toss…
10 Road Trip Essentials for Toddlers
Before embarking on our family vacation through New England, our kids had never been in the car for more than about three hours in a single day. We had taken…
2021 Holiday Travel Gift Guide
Happy holidays, everyone! We’ve made it to the end of another year, and that means it’s time for the next edition of Full Life, Full Passport’s annual gift guide! I love…
Our First Family Road Trip: 5 Things We Did Right and 4 Lessons We Learned the Hard Way
In mid-September, we finally took the plunge.After years of talking about how we wouldn’t let having kids stop us from traveling, M and I packed up our two young children…
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A Gorgeous Bachelorette Weekend in Virginia Wine Country
With excellent wines, stunning views, and plenty to do, Virginia Wine Country is the perfect place for a bachelorette weekend! What do you do when your friend’s wedding has to…
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