Packing your carry on luggage is a task that nobody enjoys doing! We end up leaving it to the last minute and hurriedly throwing in irrelevant items. This blog is here to help you make that process less stressful! We will enable you to make the most of your space and weight when packing. What...Read More
Taking the Frustration out of Packing Packing. The painful thing you do before you travel! Not a lot of us enjoy the process, and I’d guess that figuring out what to bring is probably a big part of that pain. Thankfully, there is a ton of helpful information out there, from destination specific packing tips,...Read More
What to Pack for a European Winter River Cruise Europe is no stranger to cold temperatures, wet weather and forecasts of snow. If you’re taking a river cruise during a European Winter, this is the weather you need to be prepared for – as well as lots of walking outside on your shore excursions. Most...Read More
Are you planning that dream trip to Iceland and you are wondering what items you should pack? Whatever the season Iceland is known for having cooler temperatures, frequent rain and snow-covered hiking trails. Even when the sun is shining in the middle of summer, day time temperatures may not rise above 12 degrees! The Essentials:...Read More
A trip like no other, a visit to the world’s southernmost polar region provides a unique packing experience! Leave the evening gowns and dress shoes at home; packing the warm layers is the way to go! Recently, Wendy and Bruce returned from their fabulous Antarctic adventure with One Ocean Expeditions and have put together this...Read More
A trip like no other, a visit to the world’s southernmost polar region provides a unique packing experience! Leave the evening gowns and dress shoes at home; packing the warm layers is the way to go! Recently, Wendy and Bruce returned from their fabulous Antarctic adventure with One Ocean Expeditions and have put together this...Read More
Packing for winter destinations can be a bit of a struggle. You want to stay warm, but also want to pack light and look great. So how much is too much? What extra Items could be necessary to pack for a winter destination trip?Read More
Packing for a safari can be a challenge because of the weight restrictions that small charter aircraft place on your bags. The weight quickly adds up if you bring a tripod and telephoto lens. So choose all items carefully (most lodges and hotels have laundry facilities). This is not the terrain for a wheeled suitcase; instead,...Read More
Packing properly is absolutely essential. Pack too much and you’ll end up heaving heavy bags through airports, train stations and hotels—plus, paying extra for airline baggage fees. Pack too little and you might waste vacation time shopping for items you could have easily brought from home. To help ease your packing woes, we’ve included 7...Read More
Travelers often want to make meaningful contributions to the destinations they frequent, but they are not always sure how to do this. Pack for a Purpose is an organization that helps travelers identify needs in specific destinations, so that they can make positive contributions when they travel. You can make a big impact on the...Read More
