If the word “fuselage” is any indication, planes aren’t built by people with an appreciation for comfort. Ever since I made the decision to wean myself off of Xanax, it has... Read more >>

There’s nothing like long winter days spent indoors to inspire me to clean up, clean out, and generally become possessed with some sort of … Read more >>

Well, I did it. I traveled out West for a week and only brought one carry-on suitcase and a backpack. It took some thinkin’ and some organizin’ but I made it happ’n.... Read more >>

I travel a bit heavier than I used to. When I fly to Austria for extended stays (my husband’s country of origin, as they say on the package) I usually have one bag that’s full of books,... Read more >>

Packing for a honeymoon is not all that different than packing for any trip—except that expectations are at an all-time high for the perfect getaway. Here’s some tips on how to pack for... Read more >>

In my previous job as a travel editor, I was invited on a number of press trips. The only downside to this admittedly cool perk was agonizing over what to pack. Press-trip itineraries tend to cram... Read more >>

Again. Top of my list of things to do this week is pack a suitcase. I do this often enough that it should not be difficult, but it really is never easy. Despite the fact that I pride myself on being... Read more >>