Packing Tips

Here are my tips on European fashion and what to wear in Europe to not look like a tourist – or even better: What not to wear and how to look like a local.

We asked a team of travel experts to share with us their recommendations for the best carry on luggage and backpacks for every budget.

Ski Gear: Ultimate Ski Trip Packing List In the winter, the snow falls on the slopes of countless ski resorts around the world. These resorts beckon thousands of people every single year. Why would they not? The soft snow blanketing the natural scenery while the fireplaces blaze in chalets and cabins. While many visit these …

Hiking Packing List – Best Hiking Clothes Whether it’s an hour or a week-long hike, you need to be prepared. There’s no telling what kind of situations you’ll face so it’s best to have a game plan. But that’s not always enough. Even with a well thought out plan, your hiking adventure can become a …

Holiday Packing List Don’t Forget To Pack These On Your Next Trip A Holiday Packing List can be super helpful, especially when you are as scatterbrained before a trip as I am. Whether you are a seasoned traveler or packing your bags for the first time, reading some tips by travel experts and their recommendation on their …

The Ultimate Guide: Packing List For Europe Winter Glittering icicles hang from the cathedrals of Florence. Powdery snow is dusted across the mountains of the Swiss Alps. Tiny cups of coffee are served in the cafes of Paris and Glühwein will warm you up at the Christmas Markets in Germany. Europe in winter is an …

Sailing Holidays Packing List Sailing holidays are my new favorite way of exploring a country. I just went on my first one this summer and it was incredible. We sailed from Sardinia to Corsica and explored hidden bays and empty beaches, indulged in delicious meals and swam in waters so clear that you didn’t need …

As frequent travelers, we have tried all kinds of different gadgets, and resources. Here are our travel gear & resources that we use to book our trips.

Whether travelling for long periods, through several countries or just going for a week; we only travel with carry-ons. My husband Rick and I travel consecutively for many months annually, visiting a number of countries, hence numerous flights. Regardless of the length of these travel-stints (our last one entailed 25 countries in 9 months) – …

10 Tips for Packing for Europe and the most important question: Do you need a European Curling Iron? As usual, I am preparing for my next trip to Europe and I am determined to do a better packing job than in the past. I am following these 10 Rules of Thumb for Packing for Europe. As …