Tag: Spring Packing Lists

Destinations, Minnesota, Packing Lists, Style, Travel, USA

Traveling Light: A Carry-On Packing List for Minneapolis–Saint Paul, Minnesota

A pile of clothes on the bed

I can’t tell you how much of a relief it was to pack for the Twin Cities. With a record-breaking heat wave at home (we were already in triple-digit temperatures in May), the forecast in Minnesota (highs in the 70s, lows in the 50s) looked absolutely dreamy. Looking for more packing list inspiration? Discover what’s …

Destinations, Mexico, Packing Lists, Style, Travel

Traveling Light: A Packing List for Five Days in Mexico City

Alyssa walking down a street in mexico city wearing a white tank, rust skirt, and white sneakers

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: I have a love-hate relationship with packing. I love planning outfit combinations and picturing all that I am going to do at a destination, but I don’t really love the actual packing part. I’ve made a great effort to consolidate all of my travel items to …

Beauty, Destinations, Louisiana, Packing Lists, Style, Travel, Travel Tips, USA

Day-Tripping: What It’s Like to Fly to New Orleans for the Day & My Essential Packing List

Alyssa standing in front of a sign that says No Parking

Sharing what it’s like to fly somewhere just for the day, and emptying out my purse to show you everything I packed.

Destinations, Packing Lists, Pennsylvania, Style, Travel, USA

Traveling Light: A Packing List for Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

A closet of garments worn in Pittsburgh

I’ve always found packing for cities with a more “classic” style (say, Rome, Paris, or almost any Southern U.S. city) easier than packing to visit “cool” cities (New York, London, or San Francisco all come to mind) since my wardrobe is very low-key and contains very few “trendy” items. Still, I find I feel more …

Destinations, Packing Lists, Style, Texas, Travel, USA

Traveling Light: A Winter Packing List for Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas

Alyssa's hand holds a pair of brown boots and text overlay reads "Packing list: Dallas, TX"

At the beginning of March, Michael and I spent a grand total of 36 hours in the Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas metroplex. Today I’m sharing what I packed for that whirlwind trip, which I had to do quite differently than I usually would. Heading to Dallas-Fort Worth in the warmer months? You can also check out …