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I’ve written plenty of packing blogs, from women’s clothing to pack to what families should pack. But what are the benefits of check-in baggage versus carry-on? Baggage History – 2012 When [...]

“I’m heading to London.” “What!” My boyfriend exclaimed. “Yup, it’s a year too late, but I’m heading out on my gap year.” And at 20 years old I put my University degree on hold, broke off my [...]

78 countries, hundreds of flights, and more packing and unpacking than hundreds and thousands on fairy bread. I have all the experience to let you in on my little secret. There are things you are [...]

How can another English-speaking country be so different? While I’m sure there are more onion-like layers of US culture to peel back, after 2 years of road-tripping through 48 states I feel like [...]

If you live in Western Australia it’s guaranteed you’ve visited the Margaret River Region, commonly referred to as “Down South”. During the last few years, we’ve not had too many opportunities to [...]

After 2 months in Penang, I was sure I had visited some of the best spots to eat. When I research places to eat I find it so hard to choose. Despite the number of alternative blogs, Tripadvisor, [...]

Do you remember that feeling as a young kid being told you were heading on a plane? So much excitement. You knew there would be plenty of fast food, junk food, and eating. Loads of eating. For [...]

Isn’t it the worst? You’re on vacation and on that sunny day that you planned to be jet skiing and tanning on the beach you come down with one massive headache. Now whether it was self-inflicted [...]

The kids and I have taken plenty of winter vacations and there are a few things we’ve decided we can’t live without. Our absolute thing you must have for the perfect winter getaway. But I’d also [...]

Atlanta. Home of movies, Coca-Cola, Whale Sharks, and CNN. It was on our road trip agenda as a simple pass-through, but with car troubles, our stay was extended and I am so glad. What was Atlanta [...]