Standard Luggage Co. Carry-On Backpack Review: Versatile Function Meets Simple Style
Late this fall, after a long summer of road-tripping (read: ‘living out of various bags and containers in my car’), I was eager to regain my organization (and sanity) in a single bag. I wasn’t unhappy with my current carry-on…
What’s in My Carry-on: 5 Essentials for Stylish, Organized Packing
I’m a neat freak :: there, I said it :: so naturally I’m a bit obsessed with keeping my stuff organized while I travel. I’ll liken it to keeping your closet organized… but since my nomadic life means I no longer have one of those, my need for tidiness has spilled over into my packing habits.
Below are a few simple tools I use to stay organized as I pack, un-pack, and re-pack on my way around the world. Have any of these items found their way into your travel collection?
My Carry-on Gym: Packable Tools and the Best Online Resources for Exercising on the Road
“When I started traveling, one thing I quickly learned was that travel opens you up to a whole new world of food… I knew I needed to find a way to exercise while traveling, especially if I wanted to continue to eat.” In this article, full-time traveler and Stylish Travel Expert Anna Ge shares her tips and tools for staying fit while traveling — carry-on style.
What’s in My Carry-on: My 5 Travel Tech Essentials
As a full-time travel blogger, I need to keep my websites running to keep money in my pockets — and I want to make sure I can do so efficiently while I’m out traveling. Technology makes that possible. In this article, I list the 5 travel gadgets I’ve invested in for an easy and efficient travel blogger life.
Minaal Carry-on Bag Review: A Stylish Solution to Ugly Backpack Syndrome
“For years, I traveled with a nondescript, cheapo bag that I found at the local bargain store. I never considered the importance of good, functional luggage until I was getting ready for long-term travel. All of a sudden, I needed a bag that will efficiently carry everything I own.” In this gear review, Stylish Travel Expert and full-time traveler Anna Ge talks functionality and style with the Minaal Carry-on Bag.
What’s In My Carry-on: The 5 Liquids I Never Travel Without
Now that I’ve been traveling full time for almost a year, I’ve got my packing strategy nearly perfected. A lighter bag, for me, translates to a more affordable, carefree trip. But even after a year of travel, packing liquids within TSA’s 3-1-1 policy can still be tricky. While I always find myself contemplating what’s worth taking and what I should leave at home, these 5 items end up in my carry-on every time.
The Mele & Co Travel Jewelry Box: A Stylish Travel Necessity
As an experienced traveler, I’m nearly an expert when it comes to packing. But if there was one thing that needed organizing, it was my jewelry. Need a better method of traveling with your jewels? Check this thing out!
Buying Guide: Finding the Best Packing Cube & Container Combo for You
Last month we published a post series to introduce you to packing containers. Now let’s talk about which combination is best for you. Here we’ve put together several combinations, catered to 5 common female shopping needs and strategies, plus a suggestion for those buying as a gift! Read on to discover your perfect packing cube match.
Organize Your Carry-On Step 4: Keep Your ACCESSORIES Orderly
Small things are prone to getting lost, and tech gadgets can be easily bumped and scratched during your journey, so keep them organized in their own containers. If it’s not always in your purse, then your camera, tablet, or [insert your favorite tech item here] should have a designated home while you’re traveling.
Organize Your Carry-On Step 3: Keep Your SHOES Separate
Unless you’re headed on a tropical getaway that only requires flip flops, shoes are one of the bulkiest (and dirtiest) things you’ll have to pack. The type of shoes you pack and the amount of room you have to spare in your carry-on will determine what type of shoe container you need.
Organize Your Carry-On Step 2: Keep Your TOILETRIES Tidy
Getting your toiletries organized can be one of the biggest packing challenges because you’re likely using them right up to the day of your departure! Having a neatly organized container for all your shower essentials is the easiest way to ensure you won’t forget anything. Whether you can be showered and ready in under 15 minutes with less than 5 products required, or you have a 20+ step daily beauty regimen, the right organizer can improve both your packing and primping experience.
Organize Your Carry-On Step 1: Keep Your CLOTHING Organized
Whether you choose to organize your clothes day-by-day, by clothing type, or all in one container, there’s a shape and size for you. Packing cubes, compression cubes, and garment folders are your options for keeping your clothing in order while you’re out exploring the world.
Intro to Packing Containers: Organize Your Carry-On in 4 Steps!
Get serious about organization in your carry-on bag with PACKING CONTAINERS! We’ve scoured the web and compiled our personal packing experience to bring you the very best packing container solutions for staying organized as a carry-on traveler. Packing cubes, garment folders, jewelry organizers… the gang’s all here!
Tried and Tested Tips for Packing Lightly from a Minimalist Traveler
“If you are traveling to a place with uneven roads/footpaths or staying in hostels that don’t have elevators, you’re going to seriously regret lugging around a large suitcase.” In this article, Sydney-based travel blogger Ashlea Wheeler shares her tips for keeping the ‘lug’ out of luggage by minimizing your packing list.
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The tote bag: a useful travel accessory so versatile you’re certain to use it in everyday life, too! Here are 6 fashionable carry-on tote bags to get you traveling in style without a hefty designer price tag.
Dress Up Your Luggage: 10 Unique & Recognizable Luggage Tags
You’ve arrived at your destination and you’re popping open the overhead compartment or waiting at the luggage carousel. How long does it take you to spot your bag? If you’re lacking immediate bag recognition, then this article is for you.
What to Pack for a Trip to Norway
So you’re headed to Norway and have no idea what to pack? Look no further. Back in February, I quit my job and became a full time traveler. My boyfriend and I picked Norway as our first destination. Preparation was a little crazy, with the…
