travel guide - Stevie Jewel

10.29.16

Seeing Salem

I mentioned in my last post that we stopped in Salem Massachusetts, home of the Salem witch trials. We were heading from Portland Maine to my next show in New York City! As we drove through the neighboring towns to get to Salem it all seemed pretty normal, but then when we got to the center, it was clear that they acknowledged their witchy history. There were several shops dedicated to Magick and museums all about what happened during the Salem trials. We walked around downtown and got a taste of the town in this great little cafe! Have you been to any towns with an interesting history?

Outfit Details: Shoes – Converse, Jeans – Topshop, Jacket – Blank NYC

10.25.16

Holey Donut

When we were exploring the winding streets of Portland we found some of the most interesting areas, and then happened upon Holey Donut! It was early morning and that seemed to be where everyone was heading; once we were inside I could see why! It smelled great and they had a good selection of donuts and some unique signature flavors. We got the maple donut and the glazed sweet potato donut! They were both incredible and made our morning in Portland so memorable. What are the best donut stops in your area?

10.18.16

Live Music In Burlington Vermont

I love touring. I love traveling to new cities and meeting new people at shows, it’s all so fun. This show in Burlington was great and so intimate compared to the bigger shows I play with my full band. During the day I get to hang and explore, but on show days I’m always really excited for the actual show to start! Arriving at the venue, sound checking, and beginning the set is always so exciting!

10.15.16

First Time To Vermont

Burlington was such a cool city! I’d never been to Vermont before and it wasn’t hard to fall in love with the state when this city was so beautiful and artistic. I spent time right in the downtown core and then went to this adorable breakfast spot the morning after my show! One of the coolest shops I discovered was Common Deer, where almost everything they stock is made by small vendors from all over America. I definitely indulged in some sweet treats as well with Ben and Jerry’s, because they were founded right in Burlington! Have you been to Vermont? If so, what was your favorite part?

10.13.16

Ferrying Through Fall

I’ve been on a ferry before, but it’s always been much longer than this one! This was a short jaunt across the waterway between New York And Vermont and it was so pretty to be able to see both states from a different perspective. It was my first time to Vermont and I really loved my time there! As soon as we crossed over the lake it felt different from upstate New York, and I already felt like it was somewhere I’d like to explore, which was great because I had about 24 hours to explore the city of Burlington! I’ll tell you all about Burlington Vermont in my next post!

07.28.16

Traveling With Your Dog

Audrey joins me more often than not when I’m traveling. She’s often mistaken for a stuffed animal, and while I fully support stuffed animal travel, I don’t know why people think I would travel with a stuffed dog…but I digress. Traveling with a dog isn’t difficult, but it’s something you learn tricks to as you do it. So here are my tips for traveling with girl’s best friend.

1. Bathroom Break

This seems obvious, but you’d be surprised how easy it is to overlook when you’re in a hurry for a very early morning flight. Not only will you dog be fidgety, but you’ll feel super guilty, so do what you have to in order to make sure your puppy has a potty break prior to arriving at the airport.

Audrey on our first radio tour!

2. Starbucks Water

Flying is dehydrating for everyone, including you dog! Starbucks provides free ice water, all you have to do is ask, and your dog will appreciate you for it!

Celebrating Christmas in Canada!

3. Travel case

Audrey has a backpack that designed for carrying pets, and she loves it. She hops right in and she’s always right by me, which is her favorite place to be! Figure out what works best for you dog, BUT, make sure it fits under the seat! The key is finding a happy medium and making sure your pup will be comfortable during the hours of travel.

Audrey in our hotel room in Chicago before the show.

4. Paperwork

Have your paperwork in order, especially if traveling internationally. It will save time and anxiety if you know what you are allowed to have and what they need to make sure your pup is okay to enter the country.

Audrey in Kingston, Ontario

5. Food

Audrey in Ottawa before a radio interview

Flying with dog food is sometimes allowed, but sometimes not. This can create difficulties upon arrival to your destination, so do a little research prior to takeoff to find out where you can get your dogs food in the travel destination.

I hope these tips help you! Do you travel with your dog? What are your tricks and secrets? Let me know in the comments!

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