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Snuggle Up in these Oh So Cozy Wraps on Your Next Flight
When it comes to my travel wardrobe, I’m always thinking ahead. I try to keep an eye out for seasonal clothing items that may work for future trips. The Coziest Wraps for a Comfortable Flight As I scoured the latest Fall and Winter trends,...
What to Wear for Red Sea Holidays in Sharm el Sheikh and Dahab, Egypt
If you’re wondering what to wear for Red Sea holidays in Sharm el Sheik or Dahab, Egypt follow these clothing guidelines. Learn more!
The Ultimate Packing List for Women over 40: Mixed Weather Travel (Part 2)
Those of us who are “women of a certain age” have special considerations when planning travel wardrobes. In today's post, I'll show you a sampling of my mixed weather travel packing list. Always start by following Travel Fashion Girl’s concept of a Capsule Wardrobe....
The Ultimate Packing List for Women over 40: Cold Weather Travel (Part 4)
Those of us who are “women of a certain age” have special considerations when planning travel wardrobes. In today's post, I'll show you a sampling of my cold weather travel packing list. Always start by following Travel Fashion Girl’s concept of a Capsule...
The Secret to Travel Fashion Over 40: 9 Effective Tips
Those of us who are “women of a certain age” have special considerations when traveling. Definitely go with Travel Fashion Girl’s concept of a Capsule Wardrobe. Always begin with a base color, usually a neutral, and add pops of color after that. Make sure...
Anatomie Travel Pants Review: Utterly Amazing or Terribly Disappointing?
You know I'm always raving about the Anatomie Skyler travel pants for women so I thought it would be great to hear the opinions of other travel fashion girls. Natalie Choules won the Anatomie giveaway earlier this year and as today's Anatomie Ambassador she's...
The Female Traveler’s Guide to the Best Drugstore Moisturizers and Anti-Wrinkle Creams
One of the downsides of being a long term traveler is that not all your favorite beauty brands are available abroad. There’s not even a Sephora in the UK! However, certain drug store products tend to be available all over the world and for skincare it’s Oil of...
Packing List for Siem Reap: What to Wear in Angkor Wat
Most people who visit Cambodia come for one reason – Angkor Wat. This enormous temple complex in Siem Reap is a UNESCO World Heritage site and spans over 400 square kilometres. As this a religious site the clothes you wear should be appropriate. This packing...
Transitioning from Autumn to Winter with Royal Robbins
As many of you know I decided to settle down in England for 6 months and take a break from my non-stop long term travels. While I have added several items to my travel wardrobe while I'm staying put, I don't want to buy too much that I'll later have to store or...
Trastevere Food Tour: Eating My Way Around Rome Part 2
A couple of week’s ago, I shared my Rome cooking class experience, and this week I want to take you on a foodie journey with me around the Trastevere neighborhood of this ancient city. One of the worse parts of being a traveler in Italy is missing out on all...
My Over-the-top Tips to Protect my Laptop while Traveling
One of my readers recently asked me where I keep my laptop. Do I pack it in my carry-on bag or use a separate bag? How Do I Protect My Laptop? I always use carry two luggage items when I travel: 1 Carry-on size luggage (Delsey suitcase, Meridian...
Shopping in Southern France: Stay Under-Budget and Ahead of the Fad
Southern France is a shopping Mecca. If you have money to spend, you’ll find plenty of glitzy stores in Cannes, Nice, Saint-Tropez, and the like. But for the budget-minded, the South of France may be a place to avoid. It doesn’t have to be, though. Here are a...
What to Wear in Romania in Fall and Winter: A Packing List
Whether you’re headed for the city, countryside or mountains Romania is a beautiful country with an abundance of sights to see. Local fashions, weather and activities can play a huge factor in deciding what to pack – so here are some tips to make it all easier...
What to Wear in Cambodia: Cities, Jungles, and Beaches
Cambodia is a beautiful country and over the past five years tourism has been expanding massively. More and more people venture out to explore Cambodia's dark past in the killing fields of Phnom Penh or to explore the splendor that is Angkor Wat. What to...
Africa Travel Packing Tips: Cities, Safaris, and Camping
Whether you’re traveling overland on safari or are flying in between destinations, these Africa travel packing tips will help alleviate some stress!
10 Questions Savvy Travelers Ask Themselves when Packing
So you're headed someplace exotic. Maybe it's the African Savana or the Swiss Alps or the streets of Madrid. Wherever you end up going, one of the last things you want going through your mind is "Why on earth did I bring that pair of hot pink stilettos?"...
Eating My Way Around Rome: Part 1
Inspired by a phenomenal cooking class I had in Chiang Mai, Thailand I've recently made cooking classes a new must on my travel itinerary - and for a trip to Italy, this was not an exception. My previous trip to Italy was over 7 years ago and all I can remember...
The Travel Beauty Essentials I Never Leave Home Without
If you read last week's newsletter or follow me on Instagram you'd know I was in London last week meeting with beauty blogger and color expert Ximena de la Serna from DeseoBeauty.com. Not only is it always exciting to visit London but I'm really excited to work...