Archive | November, 2011

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5 Easy Gifts for Your Girlfriends That Will Send ‘Em Packing

Need help with the holidays? Can’t think of a good gift for some of your best girlfriends? Check out this post for some simple ideas that will get them packing!

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New! The HPL Book Pass — Who Wants to Play?!

I’ve got an idea for a super cool community building project here on HPL. Please read on to find out the details and give me some feedback before it all becomes official! Thanks!

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Meet Erica Kuschel and Her Deuter Fox 40 Backpack

What kind of backpack do you get if you’re a woman of short stature? Erica Kuschel decided to venture into the realm of kids backpacks and found the Deuter Fox 40, which you can read more about inside!

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Books to Pack for a Luxury (or any) Trip to Turkey

If you vacation to have relaxing, free time, you should probably think about taking a luxury holiday to Turkey (just saying). And, you should probably pack a good book or two.

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Inspiring Books: Tales from the Expat Harem

Do you remember the moments you’ve seen a series of photographs, watched a movie, or read a book about another country and suddenly found yourself saying or thinking, “I have to go there some day”? Heather remembers the book that inspired her to go to Turkey.

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Relating to Elizabeth Gilbert’s “Eat Pray Love”

Eat, Pray, Love is a book and movie that swept across the entire world, plucking a special note in many lives. Nancy is one of those women that felt a special connection with the book, which you can read more about in the post!

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Meet Laura Walker and Her Gregory Deva 60

Choosing the right backpack is hard work, yet so very important! Laura Walker shares a little insight into the pack she’s chosen to take her around the world. Read more inside!

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The Good Girl’s Guide to Getting Lost: An Inspirational Look at Female Travel

It’s okay to follow your own path. Sheryll shares why The Good Girl’s Guide to Getting Lost is an inspirational book for both herself and all the female travelers in the world. Enjoy!

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My Top 6 Items I Forget to Pack

The more you travel, the more chances you have of forgetting something on your packing list. Amy, however, has forgotten many things on her list. Check inside to read her story!

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