I’m a bit obsessed with packing. I always want to find ways to pack less and travel with a smaller bag. So when Arcido reached out to me about reviewing their backpacks, I was excited to see how well they fared with my carry-on only style of travel. Andy and I decided to test out […]
These days, I mostly travel with a bigger backpack plus a purse, and I pack a stuff bag in my backpack for sightseeing days when I want to carry more than my purse will hold. I love my REI stuff bag, but it can be annoying sometimes since it opens from the top. So when […]
Layovers can be a real drag. Unfortunately they’re often unavoidable. Sometimes it just isn’t possible to get to your destination without a connecting flight. Other times the nonstop flight is a lot more expensive than the one with a layover. In an ideal world, you probably want your layover to be three hours tops, depending […]
I’m always looking for better ways to pack carry-on only. I want to pack fewer things, take a smaller bag, and leave all the unnecessary things at home. So when Tropicfeel contacted me about trying out their new lightweight travel shoes, I was intrigued. Not only are they lightweight, but they’re versatile. Could these been […]
The following guest post about where to eat in Paris was written by Gigi Griffis. All photos by Gigi. Whether you’re normally a foodie or not, chances are when you think of Paris, you think of food. After all, France gave the world croissants and fries and chocolate lava cake. So most people have at […]
If you are planning a trip to Germany, you probably think of beer, lederhosen, and Neuschwanstein Castle. Maybe pretzels and sausages too. But there’s so much more to Germany than that little slice of Bavaria. Each region has its own differences. Food, accents and dialects, traditional dress, and more vary from one part of the […]
Lederhosen? Yup. Giant pretzels? Check. Half-liter steins of beer? Of course. These are all things you’ve probably imagined while dreaming about a trip to Germany. They’re all typical of Bavaria in southern Germany, and you’ll find them in Munich. Though the city is famous for Oktoberfest, there are a lot more things to do in […]
If you’re packing for your next trip and you’ve decided to fly carry-on only, you might have a few questions about what is allowed in a carry on bag. Razors might seem like an obvious one to leave out since they can cut, but it’s not as straight forward as that. Keep reading to find […]
So you’ve switched over from normal cigarettes to a vaping device, and now you’re wondering, can you bring a vape on a plane? Like with normal cigarettes, you are not permitted to use your vape or electronic cigarette while in flight. But that doesn’t mean you can’t bring it with you when you travel. There […]
For the smokers in the group, you might be wondering, can I bring a lighter on a plane? It’s easy to assume you can’t take a lighter on a plane since fire is dangerous, but it’s not as simple as that. There are certain guidelines you must follow, but TSA does allow lighters on airplanes. […]