LynLi Roman M.A.

Lynli Roman's unique approach to travel is informed by decades of experience on the road with a traveling family and, later, years spent as a solo international traveler. When she's not writing about Seattle from her Pike Place Market apartment, Lynli writes on-location while conducting hands-on research in each destination she covers. Lynli's writing has been featured by MSN, ABC Money, Buzzfeed, and Huffington Post. She is passionate about sharing information that makes travel more accessible for all bodies.

An overnight bus parked at a bus station.

Overnight Bus Trips: 8 Things Travelers Need to Know to Stay Safe

No one looks forward to an overnight bus journey, but when traveling in some countries – or on a very tight budget- an overnight bus can be the cheapest, fastest, …

A landscape photograph taken of the lava fields at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park..

How to Take the Scenic Route on a Road Trip (& Not Regret It!)

Roadtrips are best enjoyed via the scenic route. What does the phrase “the scenic route” refer to? A scenic road trip refers to travel on any road other than the …

An old-fashioned library with a view of a Washington state ferry in the Puget Sound, located in Pike Place market.

Secret Spaces of Pike Place Market: The Best Quiet Spots to Sit & Rest

As a local, many of my favorite spaces in Pike Place market are easy to miss if you are a casual visitor. In this article, I’m sharing some of my …

Two friends with luggage posing for a photograph.

How to Travel with Your Best Friend (& Still be Friends After!)

In 2022, I spent 3 weeks in Spain and North Africa with one of my closest friends. Miraculously, we’re still close- and planning our next trip. I thought I knew …

The white city square of Arequipa.

Where to Go After Machu Picchu: Peru Beyond the Tour Groups

Machu Picchu is a (literal!) mountain top experience for many travelers, but what happens next? In this article, you’ll learn about things to do in Peru after Machu Picchu. …

A timer on a phone that's mid-flight, counting down time left in the flight.

3 Things you Should do After Boarding a Flight

When we finally make it through the process of getting to the airport, clearing security, waiting for our boarding call, and snagging a spot for our carry-on, most of us …

A bustling corner in Santiago Chile's historic district.

Beyond Patagonia: Things to Do in Chile (that Aren’t Hiking)

For many travelers, Chile is synonymous with Patagonia, but this 2,500 mile long country has so, so much more to offer than just the wonders at its southern tip. In …

A woman with a backpack carry-on looks at a phone in front of a screen at an airport showing arrivals and departures.

Plan a Trip with Multiple Destinations in 6 Steps

A big part of the fun of traveling is building an itinerary, especially when we are headed to a new destination- but what about when our trip spans multiple destinations …

two women stretching in an empty airport terminal.

4 Free Ways to Workout in an Airport

Whether you’ve been on a long flight, have a few more hours in the airport than you’d prefer, or just want some exercise, the airport is a great place to …

A cell phone mounted on the back of an airline seat for easy viewing.

Make this DIY Plane Seat Phone Mount that Really Works ✈️📱

If there’s one thing all travelers have in common it’s the shared suffering of enduring long flights without in-flight entertainment screens. Today I’m teaching you how to mount your phone …