Trying to downsize for traveling long-term isn’t easy. Image by Flickr user Sam Lavy. Planning for long-term travel is more than organizing finances, transportation, and accommodations. It’s packing up your…
Moving in a Rush? 5 Steps To Help You Pack Up Fast
Moving abroad doesn’t have to feel insurmountable. Image by Flickr user Cambodia4Kids. Attempting my eighth move in the last eight years, I’ve honed the ability to pack up and move out…
Vintage Girls and the Joys of Luggage
Packing vintage comes with options! Image from nomoredirtylooks.com. There are plenty of aspects of her life through which a girl can show off her ‘vintage’ side – her dress, what…
How to Prep for a Summer Vacation
If your family is like most, you spent weeks trying to decide which amazing destination you would spend your summer vacation at this year. You may have reviewed lodging options,…
If This Sweater Could Talk…
I am having a common predicament this morning. I sit on my floor contemplating which part of the day to dress myself for. My options: the hot and sunny morning,…
Packing: The First Step in a Relaxing Trip
The first time I flew, I experienced all the joy and none of the hassle. Seeing as how I was in third grade, my parents took care of all the…
Pack Rat, Will Travel
by Lisa Once upon a time (six years ago) I embarked upon a six week hiking and camping road trip. Since I was going solo — and since I had…
Essential and Useless Travel Gear
After two months on the road, voyaging from Boston to California, to Japan, to Southeast Asia, which travel gear has proven to be the most and least useful? What should…