Have you ever stood at the baggage claim carousel on your tip toes, squinting your eyes to see if the bag on the opposite side might be yours? Perhaps that was just me once upon a time.
Packing for Your Safety
We’ve all packed items that go beyond the “bare essentials” for travel. But only once have I packed an item for personal safety. Why is that?
Inspiring Read by The Lost Girls: Three Friends, Four Continents, One Unconventional Detour Around the World
Need a good, inspiring read for an upcoming trip? Caroline reviews The Lost Girls’ recent book about their life-changing round-the-world trip.
Why Women Travelers Need Insurance
This post talks about why travel insurance is so important. It also points out some specific circumstances where women travelers might find it useful… like when having an overseas hen’s night.
Should I… Pack Books?
Books are heavy and weigh a backpack down! So, how many do you pack… or do you pack them at all? Caroline tackles some of these topics and gives some personal recommended reads.
Gelco G-Seat Review
It’s not a normal piece of travel gear, but depending on your travels, and your needs, you might be interested in learning about the Gelco G-Seat. Heather tells us about her experience.
Different Types of Bag Locks for Travelers
A little bit of information on all the different types of bag locks a traveler can use to protect their stuff while on the road. So many different types… which one will work best for you?
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.
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.
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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