Airports are smart. They know you have to be there for hours on end and you will get thirsty, hungry and bored. They want you to indulge them for their $25 cheeseburgers and $15 magazines. Well, not this girl. Even when I budget to have plenty for the airport, it just sort of angers me that…
Category: Packing
My top 10 posts of 2016
One year over, and another year has begun! I still enjoy blogging, and from the feedback I’ve gotten, people are still enjoying reading. I’m hopeful my posts will continue to be helpful to you throughout 2017 as well. I have some great travel plans coming up, and I can’t wait to share stories, tricks-of-the-trade and…
How to keep making the same travel mistakes
Do you want to keep making the same mistakes over and over? Do you like to read advice, and then do the opposite? Do you like to learn the hard way…. again and again? If so, this article is for you. Because apparently, I love to do that. I’ve discovered I’m really good about writing…
Tips for packing in the winter
Which takes up more room: a down coat or a bikini? Packing for winter weather can sometimes be a drag, because it means you can’t fit as many items as you would if you were going to a beach destination. You have to be more selective of items, and try to figure out which items…
How to pack a carry-on (first-timer’s guide)
If you’ve never tried to pack only with a carry-on, then read on. This article is for you. This website is filled with articles on how to pack light. I just went through past posts I’ve written on this subject, and there’s a lot. However, I’ve heard from a few people recently how much these tips…