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5 Ways to Pack from Jetway to Runway TravelStyle from Solo Trekker 4 U:  I am a firm believer that if I can’t pack “smart” with just a carry-on maybe I should stay home! Besides the cost of checking bags, who wants to drag an extra 20-30 pounds around the globe!...

A guest post by Emily Burton If you are someone who likes to travel on a regular basis, then you know the joys that this can bring. There is always something special that comes with exploring a new place, learning a new culture, or experiencing the great outdoors. At the same...

As travel restrictions are starting to ease for 2021, I am reminded of the challenges in packing to meet shrinking carry-on standards. Along with traditional laundry lists of what to bring and what to leave behind, I have distilled a short checklist of uncommon reminders which...

5 New Solo Travel Tips for Packing Light: When you pack for hot climes, check out these five tips as you head to the jetway.  One key tip is to take separates that you can mix and match. Make sure each thing you pack has two or more uses.   5 New Solo Travel Tips for Packing...

5 Tips for Saving on Baggage Fees by Packing Light: This is important today to avoid baggage fees. In addition, it’s no fun to lug baggage around the world! With the constantly rising cost of airfare coupled with excessive single supplements, travel for singles always...

New Tips How to Make Solo Adventure Travel Easier Now: Adventure travel is my passion. However, there have been some challenges. I just missed being a snack for crocodiles. I have gone through low grade wars abroad. I have survived two emergency landings on commercial jets. I...

Holiday Packing-Solo Travel Tips: The holidays will be here fast. One challenge is how to take what you need but not get stuck dragging extra bags around. Worse yet? The checked baggage fees add up, often per leg! As a solo female traveler, I like to travel light. That way if I...

Skiing-How to #Pack #SoloTravel Tips: With the airlines’ added charges to check a bag and/or skis, it is hard to know how to save. Here are our updated tips, especially for solo travelers who are hit with surcharges like single supplements. Skiing-How to #Pack: Tip One:...

Solo Travel Tips on Packing to Save. Each airline still has been coming up with new fees for bags, meals and special booking. To make it worse, there is no set fee or standard for what size bag can be carried on.  I was shocked on a flight for 17 days in Asia to have just 11...

Updated Packing Tips for Solo Women Travelers: Tired of waiting for your checked luggage after an all night flight?  Follow our tips and carry-on next time! To make matters worse, new baggage fees are being levied while fewer carry-on’s are allowed. This is a reprise of past...