Travel Planning Category

The best winter boots for the city girl

Winter is in full swing this week, with temperatures in Chicago dipping into the negative digits, and a blizzard heading towards the East Coast. Appropriate gear is a must to make it through these cold days, particularly if you are a commuter and city-dweller as I am, or if you’re traveling to a cold climate. […]

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Pack Smart: 6 travel friendly makeup palettes

Next in my series of packing posts I’ll be discussing makeup. Everyone wants to look good when they travel. But who wants to lug around their entire makeup case? Whether you’re going away for a quick weekend trip or an extended RTW journey, the key is to pack smart by taking just a few key essentials. […]

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Pack Smart: Packing Tips For The Fashionable Traveler

The golden days of air travel and getting dressed up for a flight may be long gone, but it’s is no excuse to forget fashion! However, packing light while trying to remain fashionable can be a daunting task.  In preparing for my RTW (round the world) trip, I scoured the web for advice. I found […]

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In Defense Of Suitcases (Or, Backpacking Without A Backpack)

Now that the presidential elections are over, it’s time to move on to a more pressing debate: suitcases vs backpacks!  As I prepared for my around-the-world trip at the beginning of the year, I had a hard time deciding which type of luggage to choose.  As someone with Type A tendencies who likes to be ready […]

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Pack Smart: How to pack for extended travel (the carry-on bag)

A lot of people have been emailing me to ask about extended travel planning.  Most frequently, “What should I pack?!?!” Good question! I plan to dedicate a few posts over the next few weeks answering some of these questions  (and if you have any for me, feel free to ask, either in the comments section […]

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