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 2020 Planning and Preparation for the first trip post quarantine After four canceled trips, countless missed opportunities, and 17 weeks in quarantine, it was about time to break out and put one of the rough draft creations to use. Evaluating destinations was tricky – …

January 2020 Packing in a Carry on: Wintertime in Chamonix, France This was certainly a conundrum – how to pack for full fledged winter trip in a carry on. From fine dining to skiing, it was going to be a challenge. Generally packing for wintertime …

February 2020 3-1-1 Liquid Bag What is 3-1-1? This is the permitted allowance of liquid in a carry on or or personal item, basically any liquid item that is not checked – which for us is everything! Let’s break down 3-1-1 It may sound impossible …

February 2020 Personal Item Only – How to Pack for Budget Airlines Getting a good deal on a flight can be easily ruined by dreaded airline fees for baggage. The temporary fee that became permanent as soon as the airlines got the chance (thanks to …

August 2019 Navigating airfare can be a challenge during trip planning and we field many questions around airfare – which airlines, using loyalty programs, how to find the best deal, to name a few. To answer briefly – we pick the cheapest airline with the …