Kip Piper

Digital Creator & World Traveler

[Kip Piper @kip_piper]

One of my biggest travel secrets isn’t a gadget.
It’s sleep. 😄✈️
I bring a travel version of the same pillow I use at home because better sleep means more energy for the next day’s adventure.
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In Ecuador, my friend ordered cow udder.
I tried a bite.
A few days later, I found myself eating ALL the udder on a barbecue platter. 😂🐄
Travel has a funny way of surprising you.
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I usually arrive at the airport THREE HOURS early. ✈️😄
Why?
Because security lines happen.
Train delays happen.
Airport chaos happens.
I'd rather relax with a coffee than sprint to my gate.
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Airport security has flagged me for:
✈️ Body cream
✈️ Bath powder
✈️ Vitamins
Turns out airports and I occasionally have different opinions about what’s suspicious. 😂
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I went to Santa Cruz Island in the Galápagos expecting to see giant tortoises.

I didn’t expect to walk through a lava tube. 🌋🐢

One of those travel experiences I’d dreamed about for years… and it was every bit as fascinating as I hoped.

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Both of my knees have been replaced.
Six months after my second knee replacement, I was crawling inside pyramids, exploring ancient tombs, and walking miles across Egypt. 🏺👣
Preparation matters.
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My podiatrist recently reminded me of something every traveler should hear:
Your feet determine how much of the world you get to see. 👣✈️
Good shoes, proper insoles, and regular foot care can make a huge difference on travel days.
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The roads were closed by civil unrest, so our group hired a private plane to fly from Cuenca to Guayaquil over the Andes. ✈️🏔️
The twist?
The plane normally transported orchids. They put passenger seats back in just for us.
And yes... we wore oxygen masks. 😄
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What’s your favorite travel bag? 🎒👜

Backpack, crossbody, purse, carry-on… I’d love to hear what works best for you!

[Kip Piper @kip_piper]

After years of travel, I've become very picky about bags. 😄
I use anti-theft and anti-slash bags for sightseeing, flights, and even dressier evenings.
The best travel gear isn't flashy. It just works.
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Most people put a luggage tag on the OUTSIDE of their suitcase.
I put a second one INSIDE. 😏🧳
It's a simple travel habit that gives me extra peace of mind if a tag gets damaged or lost during a trip.
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I went to Wadi Rum expecting to ride in a Jeep.
Then my driver found out I used to be a racecar driver and handed me the keys. 🚙🌵😄
Driving through soft desert sand was challenging, thrilling, and completely unexpected.
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After an airline lost my plain maroon suitcase, I switched to loud, colorful luggage I can spot instantly across baggage claim. 🌈🧳
Honestly? Travel got way less stressful.
Black luggage is basically airport camouflage. 😂✈️
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Have you ever had luggage lost by an airline? 👀
And do you use AirTags or Android trackers when you travel now? ✈️

[Kip Piper @kip_piper]

After an airline lost my suitcase coming back from Cozumel through O’Hare, I started putting AirTags (and Android-compatible trackers) in EVERYTHING. ✈️🧳
Backpack. Purse. Carry-on. Checked luggage.
And yes… I hide TWO in my main suitcase now. 😏

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We visited Greensburg, Kansas, where an EF5 tornado destroyed 95% of the town in 2007. But what stayed with me most wasn’t the destruction—it was how the community rebuilt itself into a model sustainable town 🌪️🌱

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While waiting for storms in Missouri, we visited Walt Disney’s hometown in Marceline—and unexpectedly, an old Disneyland Autopia car brought back memories from a 1964 trip with my grandparents ✨🚗 #DisneyHistory

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Best road trip food stop: Buc-ee’s, local BBQ, coffee shops, or random roadside diners? 😄

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Storm chasing food turned out to be a mix of truck stops, Buc-ee’s, coffee shops, van snacks… and some surprisingly great restaurants on travel and down days 🌪️☕🍔 Honestly, I loved both parts of the experience.

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While waiting for storms in Texas, we ended up underground at Inner Space Cavern near Georgetown. Giant rock formations, winding tunnels, and even bats hanging from the ceiling 🦇🕳️ Storm chasing takes you to unexpected places.