What to Wear to Christmas Markets in Europe + Christmas Market Packing List
Nobody does Christmas markets quite like Europe does. These magical holiday markets pop up every year in the 4 weeks leading up to Christmas...
10 Tips for How to Pack Carry On Only for Your Next Trip
I'll admit it: I used to be a chronic over-packer. No matter how hard I tried, I could just never limit myself to just...
The Top 12 Things I Can’t Travel Without in 2024 (and Beyond)
Not long ago, I shared with you my list of 12 things you probably DON'T need to pack when you travel. So I figured...
12 Things You Probably Never Need to Pack
I've been traveling the world now for more than a decade; I've visited 60+ countries on 6 continents, and have traveled in just about...
The Quest to Find the Perfect Travel Shoes (2020)
After you've booked your flight, scoped out hotel rooms, and maybe bought a guidebook or two, it's time to tackle another potentially-stressful part of...
What to Wear in Morocco: A Complete Morocco Packing List for Women
When I was planning my first trip to Morocco, I spent time reading through tons of blog posts and packing lists about the country....
US Road Trip Packing List: All the Essentials to Drive Across the USA
Road tripping is, hands-down, the best way to explore the United States. Whether you're national park-hopping through the Southwest, leaf-peeping in New England, or...
What to Pack for a Trip to Ireland
Ireland is an island, and its weather patterns are largely influenced by the Atlantic Ocean. The good news is that Ireland doesn't have huge...
What to Wear in Egypt as a Woman (+ Helpful Egypt Packing Tips!)
When I was preparing for my tour in Egypt, I had so many questions about what to pack for Egypt as a woman. This...
What to Pack for an Overland Trip in Africa
In case you aren't familiar with the concept of “overlanding,” it's basically traveling through an area over land, usually in a large purpose-built vehicle....
Packing Guide: The Best Luggage and Bags for Travel
There are a lot of things to consider when planning a trip. Domestic trips come with questions like: How can I get there? and...
What to Pack for a Trip to Northern Norway in Winter
Traveling to Norway at any time of year could inspire a detailed packing list – layers are necessary year-round, as is gear for any of...
What to Wear on a Europe River Cruise (+ Full River Cruise Packing List)
So you've booked that dream river cruise to Europe. You've chosen your state room, purchased flights, and have already bought a guidebook (or two)....
What to Pack for a Trip to New Zealand
New Zealand. The Land of the Long White Cloud. A country filled with literally every kind of landscape and climate you can think of...
In My Backpack: Packing for Southeast Asia
Southeast Asia. Known for its hot, humid climate. The land of flip-flops and hippie pants. Sounds like a pretty easy part of the world...
What’s in My Backpack: Summer and Winter in One Trip
I was SO excited to have plans to travel for 2.5 weeks over my 2012 winter break. Nearly 3 glorious weeks of traipsing across...
Packing List: What to Pack for Backpacking Around Europe
For two consecutive summers, I backpacked around Europe. I stayed in hostels, traveled by train and bus, and yes, carried everything I had with...
