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Packing Tips

Make Flying a lot Easier and More Comfortable

March 6, 2023March 6, 2023 by Tom Bartel
make flying easier

A few things you can do, and wear, to make flying easier and much more comfortable. How to book your flight, choose your seats; organize your carry-on, enjoy traveling with ease.

Categories Packing Tips, Travel Tips Tags clothing

What to Pack for Your Trip

September 17, 2022September 6, 2022 by Kristin Henning
packing for travel

What to pack for your trip, what to pack in your carry-on, and how to make packing less stressful. Pack tips for extended travel anywhere, especially for women and also useful for men.

Categories Packing Tips, Travel Tips

What to Wear on a Plane

September 20, 2022September 1, 2022 by Kristin Henning
packing carry on bag

What to wear on planes, for long flights and even longer travel days. We suggest what to wear and what to carry-on for maximum comfort and ease during those days in passage.

Categories Packing Tips Tags clothing

Day Hiking Essentials: Tips for Nature Hikes and City Walks

June 9, 2022May 28, 2022 by Kristin Henning
channel islands national park kris hiking

Our check list of day hiking essentials includes tips and what to pack for nature hikes and city walks. Based on our experience, find the best day packs, top hiking shoes and boots, and what to pack for comfortable and safe day hikes and city tours.

Categories Active Travel, Packing Tips, Resources, Travel Tips

10 New Things I’ve Learned from Traveling

December 26, 2022February 10, 2022 by Tom Bartel
Dog bite, travel clinic, travel insurance

Here’s an updated list of things I’ve learned from traveling pretty much non stop for the last 12 years. Travel tips and seasoned advice.

Categories Our Travel Life, Packing Tips, Photo Tips, Travel Tips

What to Pack for Africa

December 29, 2022November 7, 2021 by Tom Bartel
packing for Africa

Packing for an African safari requires a little more thought than for your average travels. Be prepared for bugs, heat, and prickly plants. Then enjoy the wild beauty.

Categories Africa, Malawi, Packing Tips, Travel Tips

The Best Tech Gear for Travel

April 20, 2022October 28, 2021 by Tom Bartel
charging station tech for travel

The updated technology available now makes traveling with all your high tech electronics a lot easier than it used to be. Check out our recommendations for the best travel accessories.

Categories Packing Tips, Resources, Travel Tips

Gearing Up for Travel, Again

September 17, 2022June 23, 2021 by Kristin Henning
Fieldsheer mobile cooling

Each new season brings new travel gear. For road trips or active travel, for city or country, find new gear and books to get you on the road again, especially of interest for boomer travelers and families.

Categories North America, Packing Tips, Travel Tips, United States Tags books

Plan for Your Safe Road Trip

May 19, 2022July 12, 2020 by Kristin Henning
Plan road trip 2020 safety

Tips for planning a safe road trip, particularly in post-pandemic times. How to prepare for gas and food stops and lodging on your 2020 road trip.

Categories North America, Packing Tips, Travel Tips, United States

Our Best Gear for Cycling

May 28, 2022May 17, 2020 by Tom Bartel
best gear for biking cycling

Whether planning short bike rides close to home or longer cycling tours, gathering best cycling gear and bike clothing makes your ride safe and comfortable.

Categories Active Travel, Cycling, Packing Tips, Travel Tips
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