August 2020  COVID Items to Pack in your Carry On Bag Many things have changed in the travel world as a result of the pandemic. I had a feeling that our carry on packing style could be at risk trying to figure out how to …

July 2019 Whether it is a weekend getaway or a two week adventure, the contents of my toiletry bag remains the same. My minimalist style may not afford the comforts some people are used to, but I am very simple when it comes to my …

February 2019 Packing in a Carry On: New Zealand This two week New Zealand adventure required a lot of planning to accommodate the wide range of activities, including buying a few new items to add to our travel gear collection. We evaluate each item for …

February 2019 The hunt for the perfect travel bag started with our first big trip to Italy. We were going to spend two weeks throughout central and northern Italy spending sometimes no more than one night in a town. We had to be as mobile as …

Packing in a Carry on: Galapagos Islands Time to test of our packing skills with a trip to the Galapagos Islands. Our carry on bag weight limit for this trip was 17 pounds and we were ready to accept the challenge. Since a trip like …

The last time I checked a bag was in 2016. It was for a week in Florida in the heat of June where we wore bathing suits over 80% of the time. Why did I need a full size suitcase for that? Over packing certainly …