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While traveling, there are many times when a long, hot shower (or even a quick cold rinse) just isn’t an option. Whether you’re camping in a national park, partying at Burning Man, or visiting a destination that’s completely off the grid, there may come a time when you have to pack for a trip that…
The Eiffel Suite at Hotel Plaza Athenee/Oyster Paris is a bucket-list destination for many travelers, but thanks to the city’s reputation for style and glamour, packing for a trip to the City of Light can feel a bit intimidating. On top of navigating cobblestoned streets and unpredictable weather, visitors can also feel pressure to look…
Ahh, air-conditioning. With it, you can get a good night’s sleep and an overall feeling of comfort. Without it, sleeping may be miserable and even low-energy tasks, like reading the newspaper, can leave you covered in sweat. If you’re planning on vacationing somewhere without air-conditioning — whether it’s at a budget hostel, a friend’s beach…
Whether you’re hitting the open road for a Jack Kerouac-inspired trip or tackling the entire length of the Pacific Coast Highway, your drive will require some preparation. Of course, make sure your vehicle is in tip-top shape for the miles you’re about to clock in. That means checking the lights, water and oil levels, and…
Heading to Vegas and racking your brain over what to pack? We’re here to help. While you can find pretty much anything in Sin City and its impressive resort malls, it’s best to arrive with the essentials in hand so you can launch straight into your vacation with no delay. Aside from cash and a…
Grand Oasis Cancun/Oyster Cancun, located at the tip of the Yucatan Peninsula, is one of the most popular spots for a beach vacation. It has all the trappings of a tropical paradise, and is a relatively short flight from the East Coast. While it’s not exactly the ideal destination for a quiet getaway — its…
When we travel, we want to feel confident that we have everything we need. We’ve also all experienced that anxious feeling of having forgotten something at home. However, it’s sometimes better to leave things behind. Hear us out: Even if you pride yourself on being an efficient packer, you’ll travel lighter with fewer items in…
Jason Pratt/Flickr Packing for a flight is always stressful, considering you have a very limited amount of baggage space, even if you pay up for some extra. Then there’s the eternal struggle about what to have readily accessible in the cabin with you for your flight, whether that’s something to entertain you, snacks, or other…
With any trip, there’s always the dreaded aspect of packing. How do you fit all your items in one suitcase or carry-on and keep them organized? Enter the amazing invention of packing cubes. Packing cubes were created with the organized traveler in mind, making it easy to pack before a trip and repack all of…
leftcoastenvy/Flickr Planning your next safari? Amazing! Going on safari is a bucket-list experience, but it can be daunting figuring out what to pack and what to leave behind, especially as many smaller “bush” planes have weight restrictions on luggage. And then there’s the khaki. On my first safari I was convinced I didn’t need to…