No matter where your summer travels take you, you’ll need to pack smartly. Cruise One thing to know about packing for a cruise, is that you will typically need more than one outfit per day. Rarely will you wear the same thing to lay by the pool during the daytime and to the sit-down restaurant […]
Sure, the infamous 3-1-1 TSA bag can technically hold several bottles of the 3-ounce size. However, do you really need 3 ounces of shampoo for your long weekend trip? Probably not. Same holds for the 1-ounce bottle of foundation and the full-size cream blush. But realistically, how can we shrink those toiletries and still have […]
What is absolutely essential for you when you travel? This could be anything from your favorite pashmina for those cold airplane cabins to the candle that smells exactly like home. There are certainly items that are luxuries if you have the space, but here are a few items that can make any trip feel like […]
It is a new year so a fresh full bank of vacation days awaits! Where will you go this year? Of course there are those days that must be reserved for doctor’s appointments or parent-teacher conferences but the rest are for fun. It is a good time to refresh those travel bags, tossing makeup and […]
We have talked about what clothing and what makeup to pack for a work trip, but let’s not forget about our complexion. Depending on the schedule I will have on the trip, I like to add little treats for my skin that I may not get around to using at home. Cleansing – I’ve traveled […]
Since I tend to lean towards minimalist makeup anyway, I definitely recommend paring down your full face when you travel. When it is a work trip, however, you will probably need more than tinted sunscreen and tinted lip balm. By choosing multiple-use items, you can certainly shrink down that makeup bag. Here is a quick […]
While many of us may travel on a regular basis for work, some of us may be less experienced in what to pack and still have a suitcase of normal proportions. After all, there is a decent chance you will have to take that suitcase to a meeting or a conference, so you certainly do […]
There are a lot of websites devoted to minimalist and one-bag travel, but is traveling with literally one bag truly possible and necessary? I suppose anything is always possible. You can pack your wallet, your phone, a toothbrush, a bottle of Dr. Bronners soap, and a clean pair of underwear and off you go. But […]
It is one particular struggle to fit a week’s worth of clothing and toiletries into a carry-on suitcase. But it is a wholly different type of test if you are going on a cruise! There are several unique challenges to packing for a cruise: Flying – Despite your every effort to carry-on for most trips, […]
