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One of the things I am asked about most often is my Away Carry-On suitcase, which is why I’ve reviewed it twice (most recently here) and shared my packing strategy. Today I’ll be sharing my honest, unbiased opinion of my first accessory purchase from the company: The Insider Packing Cubes. [Update: I’m giving away a …
Do you have a warm drink handy? Today I’m sharing a packing list for a recent trip to the BeNeLux region of Europe, and it grew quite lengthy by the end, so please feel free to make something and settle in to read (I won’t say no to a mug of mulled wine, so if …
My colleagues were confused when I lamented about packing for Mexico City. “Why?” they asked. “Don’t you just pack shorts, tanks, and sandals?” All of Mexico is not hot, with sunny beaches. In fact, much of the interior of Mexico runs quite cool due to the elevation. Mexico City’s temperature varies little throughout the year, …
You see it all too often. The grown adult at the airport awaiting their flight wearing pajamas and flip flops, causing you to momentarily wonder whether you’ve walked into a public place or someone’s living room. This scene is always jarring to me, particularly after returning from more fashionable destinations, where it may be considered …
On Monday I shared how Michael and I spent a weekend in Jacksonville, Florida, and today I’ll share my packing list for the weekend away. As a refresher, this trip took place over a weekend in July (i.e. smack-dab in the middle of the hot, sticky, sweaty Florida summer) and included a trip to the …
The official start of Summer is just around the corner, but here in Florida, the season begins much earlier than June 21. It always takes me a bit longer to get into the habit of Summer dressing; I usually drag my feet until it is simply impossible to wear anything over my bare legs. My …
Typically I title the posts in my packing series “Traveling Light,” but I didn’t feel that was a fair statement to apply to my Puerto Vallarta packing list post. In fact, I could almost title this post “summer travel capsule” as it includes nearly all of my warm-weather items! This post contains affiliate links and …
For many of us around the world, Mother’s Day is rapidly approaching. Most moms are probably just happy to receive a card, some flowers, and brunch, but I also like to give gifts that combine beauty and function while sparking the desire to travel. This post contains affiliate links and I may receive a small …
We’re one-third of the way through the Spring 10×10! (Not sure what that means? Check out my last post for all the info). The feed is filled to the brim with positivity and inspiration – it’s been my favorite part of this whole series. I’m thrilled to see so many people lifting each other up …
Tomorrow is the first day of Spring! Surprisingly, Florida has a very short Spring season – we typically go from Winter straight into Summer, with only a few days of pleasant weather between. For some reason, we were blessed with what felt like an actual Spring this year (maybe as a reward for surviving the …