Vacation journey season is formally in full swing, and “Temptation Island” star Kay Carlson is giving followers a really actual take a look at what it’s prefer to hit the street (and the skies) throughout one of many busiest occasions of the 12 months. Journey vlogs persistently surge in recognition this time of 12 months, and Carlson’s video checks all of the bins. Early mornings, packed terminals, and the added problem of navigating all of it with a pet in tow.

In a brand new journey vlog, Carlson takes followers alongside for her practically 24-hour journey from Miami to New York, capturing each exhausted step, dramatic temperature shift, and relatable pet-parent second alongside the way in which.

The video opens with Carlson bundled up in a cream-colored hoodie, standing within the snow as she jokes to viewers, “For those who or a beloved one is being subjected to touring throughout the holidays, this video is for you.” From there, she rewinds the clock, taking followers again 24 hours to point out precisely how she went from sunshine to freezing temps.

Carlson kicks off the journey by hopping into an Uber together with her canine, grabbing her baggage from the trunk and declaring, “Miami, we’re out of right here, child.” As soon as contained in the airport, she prints her baggage tag and boarding cross, checks her bag, and breezes by safety, which, to her shock, is sort of empty. “At this time’s simply our day,” she mentioned.

From there, Carlson hits full holiday-travel chaos mode, power-walking by the semi-packed terminals with a backpack strapped on. At one level, she wipes sweat off her brow and jokes about how far she’s walked, as a result of throughout vacation journey, each gate someway feels prefer it’s situated in one other zip code.

Earlier than boarding, Carlson goes into full airport survival mode, stocking up on the necessities. A water bottle, Skittles, Twix, and a snack pack loaded with cheese, crackers, and grapes, as a result of it’s simpler to eat breakfast on the transfer than combat for a desk at a restaurant. Whereas ready to board, she grabs a seat, pulls out her canine’s journey bowl, and pours some water for her pup, ensuring her four-legged journey accomplice is fueled up too.

When it’s lastly time to board, Carlson faucets the facet of the airplane for good luck earlier than stepping on, getting settled into her seat, and opening up her snack pack.

She enjoys her makeshift breakfast (and even shares a chunk or two of cheese together with her pup), formally kicking off the primary leg of a really lengthy journey day.

Carlson’s first cease is Philadelphia, and surprisingly, the flight there’s a breeze. She kills time by binge-watching “Determined Housewives,” turning the air time right into a mini TV marathon. As soon as she lands, the Philadelphia airport is sort of empty, which she describes as a “ghost city.”

With about an hour to kill earlier than her subsequent flight, Carlson explored the terminal, grabbing meals and trying out a pet aid space, noting that it’s decently sized and full with synthetic grass and a fireplace hydrant, making it a welcome cease for any traveler flying with a pup.

On the subject of meals, Carlson retains issues easy, choosing Subway as a fast, grab-and-go choice earlier than heading to her subsequent gate. She then boards her second flight together with her pet in tow and safely lands in Buffalo, New York, formally wrapping up one other leg of her vacation journey journey.