Budget Workcation in Minneapolis

Whereas I are inclined to doc my journeys on Instagram tales, I spotted I haven’t accomplished a workcation evaluation after every journey. I not too long ago went to Minneapolis for a workcation. The principle goal was to work, however I used to be additionally trying ahead to visiting a brand new metropolis!

Previously I’ve shared a day within the lifetime of an element time blogger and a weblog put up a couple of day within the life as a full time blogger. I am going on a number of workcations per 12 months, so it is smart to start out sharing this a part of my enterprise!

Planning the Workcation

There have been just a few bills I wanted to plan for previous to my journey. This included airfare, lodging, transportation, meals and enjoyable cash.

Regardless that this journey was a enterprise expense, I’m nonetheless conscious of my funds. I wish to ensure that I really feel like I get the perfect deal doable, whether or not it’s for myself or my enterprise!

With a purpose to lower your expenses on a resort, I did a pair various things to ensure I used to be getting the perfect bang for my buck.

First, I used Rakuten (previously referred to as Ebates) to seek for resorts and earn money again. For those who aren’t conversant in Rakuten, it’s my favourite place to earn money again from all of my on-line purchases, and I’ve been utilizing them for years. If you wish to be taught extra, you may test them out right here and get $10.

After discovering Marriott on the checklist, I clicked on the hyperlink so I may earn money again from my buy.

As soon as on Marriott’s web site, I logged into my Rewards account. For those who don’t have an account, I counsel creating one so you may earn factors that go in direction of a free keep. It’s additionally free!

I entered in my dates of journey and like to have a look at resorts with the map view. I needed to be shut to a couple native landmarks, and it’s simpler for me to see the whole lot visually.

Whereas it typically makes extra sense to remain in a resort, I additionally love utilizing AirBnB when touring. Right here’s a $40 coupon whenever you guide your first keep. 

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Journey and packing

Normally I desire to fly out very first thing within the morning. This time round, I chosen a night flight as I had a busy work day and wanted to get some private issues accomplished at dwelling.

The flight was fast – solely two hours! As a result of it was darkish and finish of the day, I used my time to calm down. I placed on a few podcasts and the time flew by fast.

I don’t learn about you, however completely stress concerning the germs on the aircraft. I maintain the overhead fan off and wipe down all the seat, the window and the again of the seat in entrance of me earlier than sitting down. Sure, I maintain a pack of these wipes with me always, ha!

I strive to not test a bag and all the time deliver a small suitcase and a backpack with me on the aircraft. I bought this suitcase as a part of a set just a few years in the past, they usually have all held up so effectively after a number of use!

My backpack doubles as a hiking backpack and travel. I adore it as a result of it’s padded on the within so I can put my laptop computer and my Canon camera in there, and never fear about both of them breaking.

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As soon as I landed in Minneapolis, Gina Horkey from Horkey Handbook picked up and we had been off!

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Lodging

When touring, I all the time deal with security, cleanliness and site. Web entry can also be a should! With this being a workcation, I additionally needed a public area that may be excellent for working exterior of my room.

I made a decision to remain on the Moxy hotel in downtown Minneapolis. It’s an reasonably priced boutique resort by Marriott Bonvoy and I simply discovered there may be one right here in Nashville, so it looks like they’re popping up throughout.

Moxy was excellent for what I wanted!

After strolling within the entrance door, the check-in was on the bar – no conventional check-in counters. I acquired a token for a free drink and my keys and was all set.

The room was small, however fashionable, clear and tidy. There was a mattress, two nightstands, chair, small desk and a big television on the wall.

There was a spot to hold my garments and retailer my suitcase. For some individuals, this room is perhaps too scarce. There isn’t a piece desk, so it may not be a really perfect area for somebody on enterprise who needs to work of their room.

For myself, I solely wanted a spot to sleep and bathe, so I didn’t spend an excessive amount of time in my room. Whereas I used to be within the room at night time, it was clear and greater than sufficient for what I wanted. I’ve zero complaints and would keep in one other Moxy resort once more for a workcation!

Exploring the city

My resort was throughout the road from a Dealer Joes and inside strolling distance to many issues! I used to be in a position to stroll to a blow out bar, totally different espresso outlets and a neighborhood bookstore.

I discovered three issues about Minneapolis whereas I used to be there!

1. Charles Schulz, the creator of Charlie Brown and the Peanuts, lived right here.
2. The stadium beneath is the place the Minnesota Viking play and on one finish, it’s formed like a Viking ship.
3. The Mississippi River runs by the town.

My workcation productiveness

I’ve discovered that I’m actually productive on workcations. Maybe it’s the vitality of a brand new place, however I discover that I get a number of work accomplished in a restricted, brief period of time.

One of many causes I really like a workcation is that I work on a particular process and it has my undivided consideration.

At dwelling, a challenge may take me just a few weeks to work on as a result of I’m juggling a number of duties. With a workcation. I’m actually centered!

The principle cause I used to be in Minneapolis was to work on Pinterest VA. We’ve got helped hundreds of scholars turn out to be Pinterest digital assistants because the finish of 2016 and it’s been superb to see how Pinterest VA has skyrocketed and adjusted the digital assistant panorama. We’ve got huge plans for the longer term, and needed to get a leap on the place we’d be a number of months from now.

If you want to learn extra about how I acquired my begin as a Pinterest digital assistant, this weblog put up shares my journey.

My workcation schedule included going out for breakfast, grabbing espresso after which working late morning till dinner. After dinner, I loved some down time and it was lights out.

Some days had been longer than others, however I acquired a number of work accomplished. I actually wrestle with the idea that work needs to be accomplished inside the normal 9-5 parameters or working an eight hour day on the identical time on a regular basis.

I additionally discover that a few of my most artistic moments are once I’m away from the laptop computer. For instance, a few of my greatest brainstorming periods can occur whereas on one thing so simple as a stroll.

I’m actually excited as a result of I used to be in a position to get a jumpstart on methods and enterprise targets for the next 12 months!

After a profitable work week, I headed dwelling on a night flight. I felt actually nice about my productiveness degree with out being exhausted and am so enthusiastic about all the brand new issues arising!

Have you ever ever taken a workcation?