The Pacsafe Slingsafe GIII arrived on my doorstep and I thought it was a mistake. But it was really a Christmas surprise from Brooke, my editor at Her Packing List! I had so much fun checking out the features and took it to work with me every day. There are dozens of great pockets in the front … [Read more...] about Travel Product I Love: Pacsafe Slingsafe GIII Backpack
Riding Emirates Air Line London
No, I'm not talking about the airline, but the air (space) line, London's newest Docklands attraction. On the last day of World Travel Market back in November, I snuck my sister Sammi into the convention to see what all the fuss was about. Once our day was over, we took the Emirates Air Line on … [Read more...] about Riding Emirates Air Line London
The Cost of Traveling in Australia: Tours and Activities
This is the fourth post in a series about the cost of traveling in Australia. This week we focus on the cost of tours and other activities. Keep reading next week for the budget guide to everything else, including but not limited to living expenses, transportation and shopping. When you're … [Read more...] about The Cost of Traveling in Australia: Tours and Activities
How to Spend a Layover in Frankfurt
Three years ago I had a layover in Frankfurt between volunteering in Thailand and sailing in Croatia. I had no idea what to do in the airport for 8 hours, so I placed my bag in storage and took the train into central Frankfurt. Unfortunately, I was there at 6 am, so nothing was really open. And … [Read more...] about How to Spend a Layover in Frankfurt
Visiting Braga’s Bom Jesus
Bom Jesus do Monte, or "Good Jesus on the Mount," is a sanctuary high above the city of Braga in northern Portugal. Records indicate a shrine here dating back to 1373. Its present incarnation has been on the site since 1722. The sun was shining, the flowers were blooming and I was inspired by … [Read more...] about Visiting Braga’s Bom Jesus