If you were going to a deserted island and you could only fit five liquid items in your quart-sized bag, what would you choose? At home, you may have a routine that includes using every kind of lotion, gel, and make-up item available to you. When you’re limiting yourself to one small quart-sized bag, you have to be very…
Mixed Weather for Travel: 6 Simple Packing Tips
When you’re going from the hot city streets to a cold mountain landscape in one trip, packing light can become a challenge. You may be frantically wondering how you’re going to fit rain boots, snorkel-gear and multiple coats in your carry-on. When dealing with mixed weather for travel consider a few of these tips…
No-heat hairstyles
In an effort to prepare for a five-day camping extravaganza in Chile where I will not be able to bring any hair tools, I’ve been trying out new “no-heat” curling styles. I figured this is not only good for camping, but also would be a great way to limit the amount of appliances you bring…
Beating the holiday crowds
Everyone always says, “never travel on a holiday weekend.” And yes, it’s true that holiday weekends are much more crowded and harder to maneuver, but it’s not impossible. Sometimes it just works out to be the best for you, especially if you have paid holidays and limited vacation days. This was the case for us two…
Don’t forget to brush up on your history lessons
Every country you visit has a lot of history. I never know all the history of every country, how could I? Not even people who live there know all their history. (Or any of it.. I’m talking to you, America.) But it’s helpful before you go to brush up on some basic facts about the…