Ever arrive in a city way before your hotel check in time? Or been out in a city all day for meetings with a bunch of bags you only need for part of the day? If so, then you may find yourself unnecessarily lugging around bags from place to place. What you need is a good… Read more
Earlier this year I discovered a new product that now accompanies me on all of my travels. It helped me step up my shoddy packing game and become more organized, so I wanted to share it with you. Because everything cool comes in a numbered list these days, here are 8 Great Reasons to Love Compass Rose… Read more
On a recent trip to San Francisco, I found myself faced with a bit of a scheduling and logistics dilemma. My flight to San Francisco arrived in the morning, but I wasn’t meeting up with my friend until the evening and therefore had a few hours to wander and explore the city. The problem was I… Read more
For three Sunday’s in a row, I find myself standing in front of shelves filled with all sorts of luggage at the REI in Santa Monica. Internal frame backpacks, duffle bags, carry ons, wheeled backpacks, wheeled duffle bags, traditional suitcases. Pretty much everything short of a steamer trunk. The big question: How to pack 5 months… Read more
In this past Monday’s post, I mentioned some great birthday gifts I got from friends and family who know about my travel habit. That inspired me to put together a list of a few items that I’d recommend if you’re shopping for a traveler in your life (even if that traveler is YOU). These are great… Read more