Packing for Semester at Sea: Four Months On the Ocean

If you recall, I sort of struck out when packing for our six-week road trip last summer. Since space was at a premium on the M/V Explorer, I put a little more time and effort into what went in my two suitcases for our four-month circumnavigation this fall. (I still had plenty of misses.) With [...]

What’s in My Bag: The Carry-On(s)

One of the most frequent questions I receive via email is what kind of electronics I use. While I can easily cram all my clothing into a regulation-size carry-on suitcase, the majority of space within my “one personal item” bag always is set aside for (admittedly heavy) gear and technology. And with the holidays around [...]

What’s In Our Bag: Packing for Six Weeks on the Road

It’s no big secret that packing is pain in the ass. You know what’s even more tiresome? Packing for six weeks when you haven’t a clue what the weather is going to be like. I’ll be the first to admit that we struck out in many packing arenas before our Great American Road Trip. For [...]

What’s in My Bag: Packing for Cool Climate

So many of you have asked for my insider experience on how to pack light and efficiently. Well I’m nothing if not service-y, so I figured, give the people what they want. And, thus, What’s in My Bag, a series of how to pack for various trips and climates, was born (right here and now). [...]