Practical travel information for practical travelers
The eBags Crew Cooler is a very popular bag with Flight Attendants, pilots, and others who spend much of their life on the road. For a long time it was one of those secrets whispered about on the jump seat as we’d watch – with great envy – as a co-worker would pull out the [...]
Jewelry can make an outfit, no doubt about it, and what’s not to like about diamonds, gold, and other precious gems and metals?! If you want to bring your jewelry when you’re traveling, however, you’re going to need give some thought to how you’re going to keep your items safe. My first recommendation is simple: leave [...]
Travel means contending with increasing air fares and sourcing the best flight times and pricing, facing the unpleasant reality of ever increasing add-on fees of airlines and hotels, contending with airport security, and juggling the demands of a lifestyle on the road and loved ones at home. What makes it all easier? Loving what we [...]
Checked bags haven’t gone away, they’ve just become more expensive. Depending on your airline, your frequent flier status with the airline, what class of service you’ve booked, and how much you’ve paid for your ticket, the price for checking your bag can range from nothing on up to $50 per bag. And that’s not taking [...]
Backpacks, once the “luggage” of choice for college-aged travelers, have become mainstream, with travelers of all ages preferring to travel light, with everything they need literally on their back. It’s simple, avoids checked bag fees and waiting time, and forces travelers to pack light. When carrying a backpack onto an airplane, however, there are inherent [...]
Today’s questions comes from Hayley, who just can’t seem to believe that I can pack minimally. Believe me, it comes with practice, and there are trips where it’s a real challenge. Here’s Hayley’s question: Q. I can’t believe you can pack so light. What do you take in your carry on? A. This varies based [...]
If you’re tired of carrying your bags through the airport, filling out lost bag reports, and feeling like you’re juggling a hundred different bags at once, Luggage Forward guarantees delivery of baggage from doorstep to destination (and back) for travelers wanting convenience, reliability, and predictability. Luggage Forward takes care of every step of the process, [...]
When you open the overhead bin on the airplane it’s like looking into a sea of black roller bags, most of all them looking exactly the same. It’s no wonder that travelers often pick up the wrong bag. Consider personalizing your bag in a discrete, yet fun way with a personalized bag tag. This is [...]
In addition to traveling, Mary Jo likes lingering over a cup of coffee, wandering in a museum, sipping wine at a cafe, enjoying a relaxing massage, and sharing it all with friends and readers.
Her most recent travels were to Portugal and Italy.
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