Although packing can sometimes be a challenge for those with a large closet (don't you just want to take everything!?), packing light doesn't have to mean walking around in jeans and a tee. When I'm headed to a new destination I still want to be stylish, but don't want to tote my entire closet with me, especially if I'll be moving around from location to location and backpacking through multiple countries.
My next trip is taking me to Japan this month, and September in Tokyo generally means wet and humid weather. I'm only taking a single backpack (more on which one I settled on, and my itinerary later), so a light and packable trench is just the thing I need to keep me dry and fashionable in every weather situation. Now comes the hard part — picking just one. Check out a few of my favorite trenches in the widget below.
Do a Google image search on "sleep masks" and you'll come up with some campy or gaudy-looking face masks that offer aroma or weight therapy to help you sleep. All I really want a sleep mask to do is shade my eyes from the light when I'm jet lagging. A girl needs her beauty rest. It's no surprise to me that Flight 001 (my favorite travel store) has a selection of hip and functional sleep masks at an affordable price (all are $22 each), and that get the job done. Alternatively, if you want to buy some hand made goods and support independent artists, Etsy has some great options for every taste and budget. Now off to bed with you.
You get around, so why not show your love of the world, uh, to the world? The terra-inspired Earth Broach captures the essence of your favorite place in a customizable sterling silver sliver of jewelry art. The downside? This pin may work with a closet-full of clothes due to it's neutral tone, but it's gonna set you back a plane ticket from San Francisco to Hawaii during a super-sale: around $400 bucks. But with the ability to encase your favorite place in a piece of wearable art, the price may just be worth it.
Check out a few more images of the Earth Broach when you read on.
When you're traveling, the last thing you want is to discover is that someone else took off with your luggage. So in a sea of black rollers and duffels, make yours stand out with a cute and cool luggage tag like the ones above. Even if you do have a bag like your fellow travelers, you're sure to be the only one with an oilcloth luggage tag, right? Well, after today, maybe not.
Find out more about these tags when you read more.
If you're taking off for a quick weekend getaway, there may be no need for that big roll-on bag you usually take for longer trips. This is when a smaller, more portable weekender bag comes in handy. The perfect size for your toiletries, a change of clothes, and your pj's, it's all about the sense of adventure of tossing what you need in a bag and heading out. Check out a few of my favorite weekender bags above.
It's a given that I love my dog, but my dog does not sleep in my bed. So the next time we're on the road, how do I keep him in one place at night without toting along his heavy wire crate? I'll be tossing the Tee-Pee Hound Tent ($208) in the trunk before we head out. Samson will have his own little sleeping area, and I'll get a good night's sleep knowing he will keep warm on his included fleece covered sleeping pad. You can pick up one for your 40 pound (or less) pooch at Wagwear, who is notorious for their quality and durability. Plus, doesn't it just bring back memories of when you were a kid and wanted to pitch a tent in your living room? Or maybe that was just me.
There's a ton of guidebooks out there, and if you're just starting to travel the globe, it may be confusing as to which one is the best one for you. My first guidebook was a Lonely Planet, but my "Lets Go! Europe on a Budget" book was totally helpful as I made my way through the streets of the Czech Republic. It told me the best places to go to eat, dance, shop, and even included detailed city and transit maps so I could get around on my own. The following books are tried and true, and are trusted by millions every year. Check out which titles will give you the biggest bang for your buck for your first trip around the world.
I'm a big fan of Crumpler bags, and their photography cases are no exception. Sturdy, versatile, and dependable, there's a Crumpler bag for all occasions and levels. Whether you're day tripping or lugging some serious equipment around the world, check out what Crumpler has to offer.
1.5 Million Dollar Home $74 2.Bundle $26 3.4 Million Dollar Home $58 4.Hoojah $18 5.Keystone $215 6.Bucket (SoupanSalad) $75 7.Brazillion Dollar Home $295
Call me a flight snob, but I'm one of those people that never boards a plane without my neck pillow. Anything that can make me more comfy in the air is fine with me, but I do require it to have a bit of style. Unfortunately, this little number may fall a little short in that department.
As a portable air pillow, the 1st Class Sleeper ($30) does it's job. With a few puffs of air, the Sleeper inflates and not only supports your neck, but your lower back while you enjoy "first class comfort in coach-class seating" (natch). But of course the best part about the 1st Class Sleeper rolls up for easy transport so you can take and use this baby in the car, on the bus, or wherever you need support. But can I just state the obvious? It's kinda fug. What do you think?
Although packing can sometimes be a challenge for those with a large closet (don't you just want to take everything!?), packing light doesn't have to mean walking around in jeans and a tee. When I'm headed to a new destination I still want to be stylish, but don't want to tote my entire closet with me, especially if I'll be moving around from location to location and backpacking through multiple countries.
My next trip is taking me to Japan this month, and September in Tokyo generally means wet and humid weather. I'm only taking a single backpack (more on which one I settled on, and my itinerary later), so a light and packable trench is just the thing I need to keep me dry and fashionable in every weather situation. Now comes the hard part — picking just one. Check out a few of my favorite trenches in the widget below.
Check out a few more images of the Earth Broach when you 
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