What do you pack for a 101-day journey around the world that is going to take you to 10 countries on five continents? Not much. I packed only a backpack and a small rolling suitcase that goes in the overhead compartment on an airplane. This post details every single thing that I packed. When I […]
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New York City Packing List
What do you wear when you visit one of the most fashionable cities on the planet? My New York City Packing List will help you to make sure that you pack everything you need, while making sure that you don’t look like a tourist. Remember the Sex and the City episode when Carrie criticized Berger […]
Desert Packing List
I have been working on adding a variety of packing lists to the site. I have covered what to wear in the Arctic Circle, how to dress in London, and what to bring to the beach. Today I am sharing my Desert Packing List, because when you are heading to a place as remote as […]
Beach Vacation Packing List
This beach vacation packing list will help you prepare for sun and sand. This is the time of year when I am ready to escape Chicago’s chilly temps and relax on the beach. I am probably not the only person who feels that way. We have reached that time of year when everyone is ready […]
Arctic Circle Packing List
This Arctic Circle Packing List will make sure that you stay warm in one of the coldest places on earth. Packing for the arctic circle is tricky, it is a remote area so you can’t just run to the store to buy anything you forgot. I did a bunch of research before we headed […]
London Packing List
Wondering what to pack for London? Here is a complete London packing list with everything you need! I promise, you can easily pack for a week in London with a carryon only. Here is my London packing list! The first thing you need to know about London is that the weather is unpredictable. It can […]
What Medicines to Pack for a Trip Abroad
I have a little bag of over the counter medicines that I bring with me when I travel abroad. I learned the hard way. There is nothing worse than getting sick when traveling and not being able to find the medicine you need. Medicines can be harder to find abroad, and language barriers add extra […]
My Makeup Packing List
Ladies, I think we tend to pack too much makeup when we travel. I know that I keep my makeup in a big bag, and I used to just grab the whole thing and bring it with me when I traveled. Now I have a “less is more” philosophy when it comes to packing and […]
Europe Packing List
Heading off on a European vacation? I am sharing my complete Europe Packing List – this is what I pack when I travel abroad. You know that you have mastered packing when you have worn every single thing that you packed. When I spent 19 days traveling in Serbia, Bosnia, Croatia, and Montenegro I managed […]
The Ultimate Packing List
Today I am sharing all of my favorite clothing and travel gear. These are the things that I can’t leave home without. When I pack I like to keep things simple. I focus on packing the basics – always two pairs of jeans and a variety of tanks, tees, sweaters, and blazers for layering. Then […]