Just when you think you've got carry-on packing down, you book a two week long rafting and camping adventure, and it's back to square one. We are traveling with a rafting company which saves us having to pack food and equipment, but we're still challenged with what to bring. We'll be on the river in … Continue reading Packing for a Grand Canyon Private River Trip: free packing list
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How to Pack for Safari Carry-On Only: pack light (free packing list)
Five years ago, we traveled on what we expected to be THE trip of a lifetime – an African Safari in Southern Africa! But safaris are addictive so, with retirement and a big birthday to celebrate, we decided to splurge on a second trip. We contacted Rhino Africa again, decided on an itinerary in East … Continue reading How to Pack for Safari Carry-On Only: pack light (free packing list)
What to Pack: Egypt & Jordan, a complete guide (free packing list)
Traveling to Egypt or Jordan is a dream for many. Seeing the pyramids - the only Wonder of the Ancient World still standing - Cruising the Nile - Exploring the incredible, multicultural city of Cairo. There's so much culture and history to absorb. Then, if you're lucky, you visit the Kingdom of Jordan where you … Continue reading What to Pack: Egypt & Jordan, a complete guide (free packing list)
Women Over 50: Your Best Guide to a Capsule Travel Wardrobe
Lovely but not practical travel clothing for women over 50. Social media is filled with travel photos of gorgeous young women in flowing gowns that coordinate with the scenery. We long to look like these women, but the reality of travel, for us ..um... more mature women, is not as glamorous as these images portray. … Continue reading Women Over 50: Your Best Guide to a Capsule Travel Wardrobe
Carry-On for Bike & Barge Europe: a Netherlands Packing List
A cycling journey is a great way to really explore a country. Biking through the countryside, stopping at local coffee shops, and picnicking along the way, gives you the chance to experience a culture as a traveler instead of a tourist. A Netherlands bike tour is the perfect first European cycling tour, but packing light … Continue reading Carry-On for Bike & Barge Europe: a Netherlands Packing List
Complete Guide to Packing for an African Safari
Trunks are packed but not yet zipped. 🙂 We've laid out our safari clothes, removed all but the essential and STILL have too much to fit into a small duffel. The issue is that we're heading to safari camps as well as the cosmopolitan city of Cape Town in South Africa. The nights will be … Continue reading Complete Guide to Packing for an African Safari