Welcome to TravelerTale, where wanderlust meets cozy living. Whether you're booking your next trip or styling your tiny apartment, we’ve got real-life tips and honest stories to help you do both beautifully—and on a budget.
I’m a travel lover, homebody, and proud thrift-store furniture rescuer based in California. I started TravelerTale because I believe life feels better when your passport has stamps and your apartment has personality. After years of hopping between tiny rentals and budget trips (ask me about that night in a Paris hostel with no Wi-Fi and a broken heater), I’ve learned how to live beautifully—without spending a fortune. This blog is where I share real travel tips, cozy decor ideas, and the occasional story about decorating disasters turned design wins. If you're into practical advice, honest recaps, and maybe a few too many throw pillows, you're in the right place.
Chances are, if you’re living in an apartment, it may not have all the bells and whistles you’d like. One of the biggest challenges that apartment dwellers face is the lack of flexibility in their living space. And well, if you live in a smaller home like I do, you’re definitely in the same boat….
Let’s be honest: every home has those little annoyances that make daily life feel harder than it should. image by pinterest The squeaky door that groans like it’s auditioning for a horror movie. The drawer that sticks every time you’re rushing to grab a fork. The pile of tangled cords that somehow multiplies overnight. When…
When I moved into my first apartment, I thought I was ready for adulting. I had my budget spreadsheet, a Pinterest board full of decor inspo, and an embarrassing amount of enthusiasm for buying throw pillows. But here’s the truth: I had zero clue how to actually keep the place clean. At home, I was…