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Tag: Packing

Cruises

Cruise Excursions: What to Take with You at Every Port

February 17, 2019 cruise, Packing, safety Comments are off
Cruise excursions are great...as long as you're prepared!

Cruise excursions can be the highlight of your vacation. Exploring a port or taking off for an adventure gives you the chance to spend a day doing something completely different from your normal routine…and tomorrow, you’ll get to do...

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Packing Light

8 Tips to Pack Light…Forever

January 6, 2019 Packing, Travel Planning 1 Comment

Don’t wait till next New Years Day to change your packing habits. Resolve today–right now–to pack light forever. Once you do, you’ll never look back. There are a few simple guidelines that will make every trip easier. If Europeans...

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“What’s the One Thing You Always Pack?” Travelers Tell Us!

August 29, 2018 budget travel, Camino de Santiago, Packing, solo travel, Travel tips Comments are off
One thing you always pack: what do you bring every time you travel?

“What’s the one thing you always pack?” Go ahead and ask ten people…you’ll get ten different answers. I’m not talking about basic items that are already part of your packing routine, such as a small power strip and outlet adapters...

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12 Things to Pack for Your Cruise–Besides Cute Outfits

July 25, 2018 cruise, Packing Comments are off
Things to pack for your cruise: safety pins! They have a hundred uses!

When you think of things to pack for your cruise, you’re likely focusing on cute outfits and swimwear that you actually feel comfortable in. How many pairs of shoes and sandals? Where’s that pretty beach bag? Go ahead and...

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Packing–Fold or Roll? (Hint: It’s Really Up to YOU!)

January 17, 2018 Packing, Travel tips, vacations Comments are off
Packing: Fold or roll? Your choice! Making a good list is probably more important. (Photo credit: Pixabay)

Packing–Fold or roll? The traveler’s dilemma. There you are, getting ready for your trip. You’ve given careful thought to what to bring. Perhaps you’re committed to doing carry-on, so your suitcase is small. Maybe you’ve even googled tips to...

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Solo Travel Safety-Part 3: Packing Light

July 9, 2017 Packing, safety, solo travel, Travel Planning Comments are off
Packing: Fold or roll? Your choice! Making a good list is probably more important. (Photo credit: Pixabay)

Solo Travel Safety: Packing light is a key component.  Safety is built into every phase of your trip, including what you bring. Long before you step out of the house, we’ve talked about: What to do before any travel...

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5 Things Women Should Always Pack

May 23, 2017 budget travel, Packing, solo travel, Travel Planning, Travel tips, U.S. Destinations, Worldwide Destinations Comments are off
Travel Journal Ideas: Need inspiration to get started? Use these prompts to help you record your memories.

There are five things women should always pack for every trip. Having said that, I feel a need to declare that I am NOT sexist…men may also want to include these items. But I speak as a solo female...

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Worth 1,000 Words…

A labyrinth can reset our mind and intention. Can we do the same with how we travel? (Photo by Suzanne Ball)
Flower Vendor at sSeattle Pike Place Market
Seattle’s Pike Place Market is one of the nation’s treasures. (Photo by Suzanne Ball)
The World's Largest Rocking Chair in Casey, Illinois.
Going to Seattle? Of course you'll want to visit the Space Needle. Fresh from a renovation, here's what to know!
"Becoming Human" by Christian Ristow welcomes you to Meow Wolf.The flower-sniffing robot is 30 feet tell. (Photo by Suzanne Ball)
A "young man" of 70+ years leads the band in Santa Clara. (Photo by Suzanne Ball)
Sandia Peak Tram was a challenge to build.
After your selfie at The Bean, visit one of the Chicago food halls!
The passage to the stadium was once covered entirely by a stone arch roof. Today, only one section remains. It's easy to imagine how athletes felt as they ran down the narrow entry into the stadium
The wooden roof is what burned on 15 April 2019, taking the spire with it. When it was built, Notre Dame Cathedral required 52 acres of forest to complete the roof.
Loretto Chapel, Santa Fe, NM: The Mysterious and Miraculous Staircase
Better to see something once than hear about it a thousand times..
Solo travel doesn't really have many downsides
Unclaimed Baggage Center is easy to find in Scottsboro, AL.
Milwaukee Art Museum: Architect Santiago Calatrava designed MOM to resemble a ship. Given its location on the Lake Michigan waterfront, his idea was brilliant. (Photo credit: Suzanne Ball. All rights reserved.)
Peace solo travel by eating at a nice restaurant
Rome-Colosseum
U.S. Destinations-Seattle-Pike Place
Window shopping in Florence: Silk ties
The Acropolis in Athens awaits!
Craving Europe? There are some surprising European destinations in the US!

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