I've talked about what I bring in my carry on bag and even my backpack, but what do I bring in my toiletries bag to keep myself looking decent? I have a low key beauty regimen at the best of times, typically no more than mascara. I always look younger than I am, despite copious amounts of eyeshadow, … [Read more...] about What’s In My Toiletries Bag?
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Travel Product I Love: Pacsafe Slingsafe GIII Backpack
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
Packing for a Trip to Europe
Packing for my upcoming trip to Europe has been a bit of a struggle. I usually travel in extreme seasons, either in the summertime when I know I will be living in my swimsuit, or in winter when I need heavy coats and scarves. But this trip will be from early September to mid October and cover both … [Read more...] about Packing for a Trip to Europe
What’s In My Carry On Bag?
I write packing lists every month over on Her Packing List and I've created a few here for specific trips (as I will for my upcoming San Francisco getaway), so you could call me a packing list expert. I've outlined the gear I use, but never gone into what items I bring on every trip. I thought … [Read more...] about What’s In My Carry On Bag?
Lessons in Space
Blue Patagonia dress. Black New Balance trainers. Knockoff Swiss Army knife. I can name every item I currently own, mostly because two months ago I was packing it all into my purple 65 liter backpack to spend the year working and traveling in Australia. A year earlier, I was living in a … [Read more...] about Lessons in Space