How to Travel with 1 Bag: The Minimalist Packing Guide

I want you to imagine going on a two-week vacation with only one small travel bag. Ahhh!! Do you think you can do it? You might be thinking, "No Freaking Way." Sure, at first glance, it does...

Why Not to Road Trip Solo – 8 Realities to Be Adventure Aware

Let’s face it, we are inundated by social media images and postings of travel and adventure that make just about everyone’s lives look meager in comparison. Solo travel looks glamorous...

Packing 101: How to Pack for a Lengthy Trip

We all know that packing for a trip is one of the most stressful parts of leaving - you think about what you'll need for weeks, how you're going to get it to your destination and you'll stress about...

Walking the Camino de Santiago? Blister prevention tips

Blisters. It’s a word that strikes fear in the heart of many pilgrims setting out on the Camino de Santiago. If you are walking the full 800 kms of the French Way, or just the last 100 kms to...

Globetrotting; 3 International Packing Tips from A Bag Lady

A weekend getaway, an afternoon picnic, even a 2-week vacation, the often overpowering urge to overpack for some is a genuine struggle. Women and men alike daydream about that perfect outfit (with...

8 Fantastic Tips to Avoid Getting Sick on Airplanes

Probably you have read lots of articles about how to avoid getting sick on airplanes. Maybe you’ve followed every suggestion out there, and despite that, you are still getting sick after a...