Packing Pointers
The Best Travel Apps Used by Travel Gurus
In addition to my favorite travel apps, here are suggestions from Travel Gurus Johnny Jet, Jen Leo, Rick Steves and more. * (….Read more)
Students Abroad Safety Tips – Tourist Advice
Safety Tips for students going abroad. From experienced college students and travel expert, Marybeth Bond. Women Travel Statistics indicate that the number one issue for women travelers is safety. Here are practical safety tips compiled by my college-age daughter and her friends, who have recently returned from studying abroad; from Florence to Kathmandu to Buenos (….Read more)
Packing for a Cruise
Packing the right clothes for a cruise has always been a big challenge. I’ve packed for more than a few cruises by now but it is getting even harder because cruise companies are offering more activities that need a greater mix of formal, informal and casual evenings at sea. Packing the shorts, t-shirts and bathing (….Read more)
Ten Things to Do Before an International Trip.
Before beginning a long trip, I review my checklists. I hope they help to make your packing and planning easier. For the Airplane 1. Silicon ear plugs. 2. Eye Shield. 3. Warm sweater. 4. Comfortable Socks. 5. No Jet Lag Pills. Begin taking them as soon as you board. Emergenc-C or AirBorne tablets are immune (….Read more)
Packing Tips for Travelers. Security Travel Purse. Travel Locks and more.
Packing Tips for the chronic over-packer. How many shoes? Heavy coats? Travel Purse, Travel Luggage. Ten things to never leave home without. 5 Best Packing Tips For many of us, the heaviest item we pack is shoes. So to keep your luggage light, take only 2-3 pairs and wear one the heaviest on the (….Read more)
The Perfect Travel Bag – Travel Expert Advice
Someday you too may be dropped off on a beach in Southern Thailand and have to drag your bag up to the resort. At that moment, you’ll know if you the perfect travel bags and if you’re an accomplished packer. Because the skill of traveling light depends upon your carry-on bag, your luggage choice (….Read more)
Ten Things to Pack in your Carry-On Bag
What should every traveler pack whether for a trip by land or sea? 1. A large safety-pin or a clothespin to fully close the hotel or cruise ship cabin drapes. 2. Passport and a photocopy. Before you go make a PDF of your passport and full trip itinerary and store it at an attachment to (….Read more)
Blog & Packing Tips From College Co-Ed Study Abroad
Annalyse, a college student from Los Angeles is studying abroad in Florence, Italy. She shares tips, trips and tales from Europe: Although I do not want to have a bulging, heavy carry on bag, I can hear my father’s word seared into my memory, “Be sure to have a change of clothing, underwear and all (….Read more)
Semester Abroad – 30 Days ‘Til Departure
Annalyse, a college student from Los Angeles is studying abroad in Florence, Italy. She shares tips, trips and tales from Europe. Why do I have my best ideas and worst worries seconds before I fall into a deep sleep? Last night as I was tossing and turning I wondered: How am I going to keep (….Read more)
How to Travel with a New Partner – Travel Advice
Whether you are headed to Wine Country or to Italy, the first overnight trip you take with a new partner can be tricky. Here is some must-know advice to ensure the two of you travel smoothly together. For your first trip together, start small, go for a weekend. See what kind of travel partners you (….Read more)
