Athletic shoes are an important item on the packing list since you’ll be out walking quite a bit. Heather gives us the run-down on what to pick: walking, running, or cross-training.
Rebuttal: Toms make TERRIBLE Travel Shoes
We all loved Caroline’s 8 reasons she loves Toms as a travel shoe, but Melissa takes a different stand in this post telling us why they don’t! What do you think?
8 Reasons Toms Make Great Travel Shoes
Shoes for me is often the hardest thing to pack because I want shoes for every occasion, but don’t have the space. Caroline shares why she loves TOMS shoes for travel in this post.
Practice What You Preach
I might be good at running a packing website because I’ve made my share of packing mistakes. My recent trip to Kyrgyzstan left me wishing I had packed one little thing.
The One Little Thing: My Scarf
Beverley Rienemann took the time to tell us about the one little thing she just can’t travel without: her scarf! Read on to find out just why this little piece of travel gear is so important to her.
Product Review: Lululemon Ta Ta Tamer
When looking for a high quality sports bra to pack on your travels, Heather recommends the Lululemon Ta Ta Tamer. Read on to find out how the Ta Ta Tamer panned out in real-life testing on the road.
The Versatile Sarong and Why You Should Pack One
Few items are as versatile and functional for the female traveler as the sarong. Heather shares some of the fun and stylish uses a sarong offers the female on the road.
Attention to Clothing When Packing for Adventure Tours
Some travels call for technical travel gear; others can simply benefit by putting these clothing items on their packing lists. Read about my personal technical travel gear recommendations.
When Wicking Clothing is a Good Idea
You may have heard the term “wicking” referred once or twice while researching your packing gear lists. You may also associate the term with people who run or go to the gym. Well, the thing is that many backpackers and those that participate in light hiking travel activities also enjoy a good piece of wicking [...]
Choosing the Right Shoes For Your RTW Trip
If only there were convertible shoes, then we wouldn’t have to worry. One pair could transform from hiking boot to sandal with zip-on and tear off pieces. It would sure as heck help us decide on the types of shoes to pack in our backpacks since we often don’t have much space but definitely have [...]
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