Last week at ITB in Berlin, I ran into Gary Arndt from the very popular website, Everything Everywhere. I joked with Gary over the fact that he was wearing sandals without socks when it was (literally) freezing outside. He said he does that for a very practical reason. As a nomad, spending most of his Read More…
packing
Cushe Endless Rush Shoes – WanderGear Wednesday
The biggest issue when it comes to packing seems to be how to carry more than one pair of shoes, no matter the length of a trip. My rule of thumb is to never have more than 2 pairs for any given adventure – one on my feet and one packed up in my luggage. Read More…
Packing for the Peace Prize
I have to admit that I’m a little sheepish about saying this too much, lest it be interpreted that I’m gloating. But the fact is that I’m leaving for Oslo, Norway next week and will be attending the Nobel Peace Prize ceremony. I actually didn’t try to make it happen. I wasn’t out petitioning for Read More…
One-bag Packing
My regular readers know that I never check a bag on my way TO my destination (the return trip’s different as I may have a bag of souvenirs). But for those of you new to Wanderlust and Lipstick and my philosophy of packing light, you might be wondering how a gal could ever fit everything Read More…
Traveling with Holiday Gifts
If you’re traveling by plane this holiday season, whether you’re visiting family or are planning a cozy, relaxing getaway, chances are you’ll be returning home with more than you packed for the journey itself. Here are a few tips to keep in mind when you’re traveling with holiday gifts: * Either pack an extra duffel Read More…