If you want to have a really bad time on vacation, start by wearing uncomfortable shoes. There’s just no place in sightseeing and adventure travel for blisters and rubbing- we’ve all been there! I’m a sneaker snob, and while comfort is king, I’m equally unwilling to sacrifice style. I’m also cheap and am usually not […]

Last year, I spent almost as many nights traveling as I did sleeping in my own bed. That’s a lot of flights, friends! I’ve tested all of these travel products for comfort, value for money, and durability, but also just for general usefulness. There are so many shady travel gadgets out there that are useless, […]

Ladies, this one’s for you: 18 days and 5 countries with a carry-on bag and a personal item only! No packing cubes, no rolling clothes, no praying that the flight attendants ignore my overstuffed bag at the gate, and no worrying about the airline losing my luggage! This is how you pack for 2 weeks […]

Which brand is best for suitcases? What luggage is the most durable? Which luggage is better, hard or soft? There have never been more options, but there’s something ultra-satisfying about finding a durable, beautiful suitcase for a fraction of what you’d expect to pay. Thank you, Amazon! I used to get by with a cheap […]

So you’ve got your bags packed, your itinerary planned, and your heart set adventure. But then some buzzkill aunt or friend asks you whether you purchased travel insurance for your trip. Ugh. What is travel insurance? Honestly, I haven’t always purchased it. I thought it sounded expensive and unnecessary, or like something only rich people […]

There are a lot of travel safety products for women. From pepper spray disguised as banana keychains to “pens” or “tampons” with concealed personal safety weapons, I’ve tried them all. Why? Because more than 75% of solo female travelers (including me) have experienced some form of harassment, discomfort, or felt unsafe abroad. Not that America […]

Whether you’re jetting off to the picturesque streets of Europe or exploring tropical Caribbean destinations, I’ve got you covered with the comfiest and most stylish women’s dresses that are perfect for long, hot days that turn into nights! ☀️✈️ These are the best travel dresses on Amazon! Bonus? They’re all on Amazon and are under […]

Jet lag sucks and we do not have time for it! So how do you avoid jet lag? I’ve spent over a year creating and testing the perfect, universal formula for avoiding the absolute misery of jet lag without paying for first class, getting prescription drugs, or spending a ton of money on fancy [but […]

Have a dreamy European summer vacation just around the corner and need a packing list for Europe? Deciding what to pack for Europe takes some practice— especially if you’re packing for hot European summers with jam-packed itineraries. You need to pack for a variety of activities, but it’s also essential that you do your best […]

Sometimes the journey is the destination, but I’ll be honest— I don’t feel that way about air travel. I have to have the right things with me to stay happy and comfy: the best travel products on Amazon! Lugging a 50-pound suitcase through a crowded airport so that I can stand in line, cram my […]