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Tonya Denmark

More tips and stories: Introducing my new newsletter format

Published 6 days ago • 2 min read

Travel entry:
​July 2026

Hey travel bestie!

I've been wanting to share more with you for a while now.

Between juggling the chaos of summer, celebrating my son’s graduation, and attending a travel conference, it’s been a whirlwind! But I’m thrilled to finally announce a new newsletter format that I can’t wait for you to explore.

In the coming weeks, you’ll see richer content with inside tips, more blog highlights, and updates from both Detail Oriented Traveler and my new project, The Booked Route. This is all about creating a deeper connection with you and providing you with the value you deserve.

I’d love to hear your thoughts on this new direction! What do you think of the new format? Feel free to hit reply and let me know!

Looking forward to our journey together,

Tonya

New on the Blog

Best Underseat Carry-On Luggage

Economy flights, here we come!

Basic economy only stays cheap if you avoid baggage fees. Here's what I use to travel with just a "personal" or underseat carry-on.

In this article:

  • See my top 3 picks
  • Discover the best bags for each type of traveler
  • Find the different airline size limits
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📍WHERE AM I THIS WEEK?

Still dreaming of Williamsburg

I returned from Williamsburg, Virginia just about a week ago. I lived out my American Girl doll dreams, saw the lands where settlers started forming a new nation (not that there weren't Indigenous nations before), and stayed at the cutest roadside inn, The Rochambeau Inn.

📖 WHAT I'M READING

If you haven't heard, I've started a new account, The Booked Route. I'll be focusing on literary itineraries, indie bookstores, and discovering the places you find in your books.

I'm currently reading Masters of Death, set in Chicago.

And I'm obsessing over Founding Mother, about Abigail Adams. I've read Dear Eliza by the same authors, and I know it will be good!

💖 WHAT I'M LOVING

World Cup soccer! My favorite has been how the town of Lawrence, Kansas, embraced the Algerian team. We've been celebrating with different food-themed nights. Just like everyone is discovering the love of ranch dressing, we're loving the international foods.

DEAL OF THE WEEK

One of my go to backpacks and underseat bags is on sale for 10% off.
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use code BS10OFF62.

note, this code works on some other products too.

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Tonya Denmark

I provide travel recommendations for families with teens, as well as travel planning advice to get the most out of your vacation.

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