Tag: travel-tips
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What I Keep Within Reach on a Long Flight (So I’m Not Digging Through My Bag)
As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. I used to board long flights feeling very accomplished because everything was packed. The problem? Everything was packed. Including the things I actually needed. I would settle into my seat, put my carry-on in the overhead bin, buckle up, and then realize my headphones were buried…
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Nobody Tells You to Pack a Backup Plan
If you’re planning your next adventure, I’ve put together some of my favorite travel essentials that have made my trips easier over the years. You can browse my Travel Essentials storefront here. When I planned my trip to San Diego, I couldn’t wait to go. I had been looking forward to spending time by the…
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The Travel Planning Mistake I Kept Making Before Every Trip
A few years ago, I created a travel planner to help me keep all of my trip details in one place. If you’d like to take a look, you can browse my Etsy Travel Planner here. A few days before one of my trips, I found myself sitting at my kitchen table surrounded by notes,…
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Carry-On Must Haves (What I Always Bring to Europe)
✨ Shop My Carry-On Essentials Organization & Packing In-Flight Comfort & Convenience Travel Organization & Accessories ✈️ A Trip to Europe That Changed How I Pack The first time I went to Europe, I thought I packed perfectly. I had outfits planned, shoes for every occasion, and what I thought were all the essentials. But…
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Travel Essentials I Didn’t Know I Needed (But Now Can’t Travel Without)
When I first started traveling, I thought I had everything figured out — suitcase, outfits, maybe a charger… done. But after a few trips, I realized it’s not the obvious things that make the biggest difference — it’s the small, underrated items that end up making your entire trip smoother. These are a few things…
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A Day in Mykonos, Greece: Windmills, Pasta Fresca & My Travel Essentials
There are some places that feel like a dream the entire time you’re there — Mykonos was one of those for me. From the moment I started walking through the narrow white streets, everything felt effortless. The light, the colors, the energy… it’s one of those places where you don’t even need a plan —…
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Travel Essentials I Swear By (Packing Cubes, Portable Charger & More)
Travel has completely changed my life, but what makes it even better are the little things that make it easier, smoother, and more enjoyable. Over time, I’ve found a few travel essentials that I genuinely love and always keep with me. These aren’t just random products — they’re things that make traveling feel less stressful…
Claudia MacPherson 