Welcome to my 2018 Gift Guide Series! Each day this week I’ll be sharing a small, carefully curated selection of items for a targeted audience or a specific price point, all with the theme of travel. Though I’ll always advocate for taking a trip over giving tangible items, I understand that many families still feel …
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Journal | 8.4.18
It’s August – the Sunday of Summer. The month when the heat turns unbearable, the students head back to school, and we begin to look ahead to the coming season. This week we’ve been taking it a little easier, which has been good for my body and my mind. We’ve also spent a bit of …
How to Pack the Away Carry-On
On Monday I shared my thoughts after a year of using my Away Carry-On suitcase, and today I thought I’d share my packing strategy. It took several tries before I finally figured out what works best for me (my last suitcase had one large compartment rather than two smaller sides), and now I finally have …
Updated Review of The Carry-On from Away
It’s the suitcase you’ve seen everywhere, and it’s one of the things that I get asked about the most. So, is it worth it?
2018 Mother’s Day Gift Guide
For many of us around the world, Mother’s Day is rapidly approaching. Most moms are probably just happy to receive a card, some flowers, and brunch, but I also like to give gifts that combine beauty and function while sparking the desire to travel. This post contains affiliate links and I may receive a small …
Valentine’s Day Gift Guide
Michael and I used to celebrate Valentine’s Day in the Hallmark way: cards, flowers, chocolate, jewelry, and a mandatory “nice” dinner. But it quickly grew stale, and once we began traveling we began to celebrate it in a more understated way. It’s certainly a strange holiday (here’s a brief history, if you’re wondering), yet we …
2017 Holiday Gift Guide: Travel Gifts for the Little Ones
First of all, Happy Thanksgiving to any readers here in the US (or anywhere in the world, wherever you’re celebrating!). And even if you don’t celebrate this holiday, I’m still grateful for you! I’ve enjoyed this blogging journey so far, and can’t wait to see where we go next. But for now, with the holidays …
2017 Fall Travel Style Wish List
–California, October 2015– We’re still facing 90°+ days here in Florida, and to be honest, I’m starting to feel a little tired of summer. My Instagram feed is beginning to fill with colorful leaves and sweaters, and I’m beginning to get anxious for my favorite fashion season, Fall. In past seasons, I’ve picked up cheap, trendy …
First Impressions of The Carry-On by Away
Hi there! This suitcase review has a one-year update. You can find that right here. My last suitcase hasn’t totally bitten the dust yet, but I’m starting to get more nervous about taking it on long trips as its zippers are starting to get wonky. I waffled not only on choosing when to replace it but …