You don’t realize how big the planet is until you spend 32 hours getting to China. With a 90-minute drive to the airport followed by 20 hours of flying and 10 hours of collective layovers, I had a darn long journey making our way to Hong Kong. My essentials for a long haul flight are an …
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I wasn’t always good at packing. Trip after trip, I’d forget something — usually something small and easily replaced, but an inconvenience nonetheless. Finally, I learned my lesson, got organized, and wrote out a list. Ever since, I’ve been using the exact same printable packing list and haven’t had problems since. If you’re looking for …
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I’ve never been much of a shopper — I’m a skeptic and a minimalist, refusing to spend money on gear unless it’s absolutely necessary. After all, $20 here or there adds up and I’d rather have cash for an extra weekend getaway. So you ought to believe me when I admit I asked myself are …
A travel medicine kit is an essential part of packing. Getting sick on vacation is miserable, but sooner or later, it happens to everyone. I seem to get hit with a bad cold every year while traveling (those darn airplane germs!) and my husband is so sensitive to stomach issues we call him “the canary …
DIY: A Travel Medicine Kit Checklist That Fits in Your Carry On Read More »
I first published this post in 2014 when I had a winter full of chilly travel: Iceland, Spokane, and Quebec. It was fabulous and I didn’t let the cold bother me — so I added more cold destinations to my list in 2019 and tweaked my recommendations a bit. Here’s how to dress for cold weather …
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Even if you’ve cruised before, Norway is a whole different animal: the weather is finicky at best and there’s a good chance you’ll fly a low-cost airline to get to your starting and ending ports, where every pound of baggage costs you. That’s why I’ve compiled the perfect Norway cruise packing list for you. It …
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In a somewhat atypical trend, I’ve been to a lot of beaches in the past year (after years of going to none!). After enjoying Costa Rica, Barbados, and now Puerto Rico, it’s safe to say I’ve got packing down to a perfect science. With the right tropical vacation packing list, you can take advantage of …
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For most people, going on safari is a trip of a lifetime. It’s far away, it’s expensive — and it can feel challenging to plan and pack so that everything is perfect. Thankfully, this South Africa packing list has everything you need so that you know exactly what to bring to South Africa. Plus, if …
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When I started telling people I was going to Guatemala, I was surprised that the most frequently asked question is, “What’s on your packing list?”. Believe it or not, packing for an extended trip is almost the same as packing for a week. As long as you get used to the idea of doing laundry, it’s …
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