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What’s In My Carry-On Bag?

We’re all a little voyeuristic, aren’t we? I love seeing what other travelers pack. It’s fun to get a peek into another person’s world, but I also find lots of stuff I may not know I needed. I know I’m not alone in this, so here is what’s in my carry-on bag. Really I’m sharing what is in my personal carry-on bag. A personal item is classified by the airlines as a laptop bag, backpack, tote bag or any other...

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What You Need To Do Before An International Trip

There’s nothing more exciting than planning an international trip! But there is so much to do. And if this is your first trip abroad (congrats!) you may not know where to begin. So, I bring you an international travel checklist. The first two installments in my Travel 101 Series detailed what to expect when flying and what to do if your flight changes. Those guides can be used for both domestic and international travel. But international travel involves a checklist...

10 of the Best Beauty & Wellness Items for Travel

Several years ago I went on a weekend getaway with a girlfriend. This girl is beautiful and never has a hair out of place and her makeup is always perfect. Do you know anyone like that? I certainly am not like that and was anxious to see what beauty products she traveled with. Turns out, not many. Meanwhile, I travel with a million beauty products and still look only slightly better than a troll. I’m a pretty high maintenance girl....

8 Things You Should Do If You Miss a Flight

“Flying may not all be plain sailing, but the fun of it is worth the price” Amelia Earhart It happens.  You miss a flight.  Or your flight is delayed.  Or canceled.  And when it happens it feels like there is nothing worse.  Here are eight things you should do if you miss a flight. You’re taking a flight because you need to get somewhere at a certain time, right?  And when your schedule gets messed up it can be incredibly...

Want to Pack More? Here’s the Best Gear to Use

“If you wish to travel far and fast, travel light.” Cesar Pavese Packing well is part art and part science.  We want to take as much stuff as possible in the smallest space possible. If you want to pack more, having the right packing gear is essential. It can make all the difference in how much you can pack and what it looks like when you arrive.  Here’s the best packing gear I have found. This list is small but...

First Time Flying? What to Expect Step By Step – 2021

First time flying? Or maybe it’s been a while? From packing to security to boarding, there’s a lot to think about when flying and it can be overwhelming. This guide will walk you through everything you need to know when flying for the first time. This is the first in my Travel 101 series of posts on the basics of travel. This series will primarily be geared to the new or infrequent traveler. However, as someone that travels a lot,...