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Monthly Archives for April 2010.

My Must Have, Can’t Leave Home Without Them Travel Items

a pink yoga mat on a white background

I was recently asked what my most important travel items are. What are the things that I never leave home without? I guess I talk about this in various ways all the time, but I’ve never thought about it in quite those terms. So, here is a list of my favorite things for travel. Pashmina.…

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Answering Reader’s Questions: Packable Makeup

I recently got a question from a reader: I know I don’t have to put my non-liquid makeup in that plastic ziploc bag. How do I know what counts as liquid, and how can I minimize that? Great question!! I get searches on this all of the time, as well as emailed questions about travel…

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What to do with the purse?

a red purse with zippers

Something that has popped up on some blogs that I frequent is what to do with your purse while traveling. How do you fit it in your laptop bag? Why do airlines hate women, only allowing two carry-ons? What if your laptop is huge? My laptop bag is not that attractive, I don’t want it…

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Shoes That I Love….and oh yeah, Seem Good for Travel

a close up of a shoe

I recently discovered a fabulous line of shoes. They are super cute, have a variety of styles and heel heights, and look super comfy for travel!! I can’t wait to order some. They are called Geox, and they use a technology developed in Italy to create comfortable, breathable shoes. They have everything from sneakers to…

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Green Travel Outfits!! Cute Enough for Work, Comfy Enough for Travel

a yellow and brown dress on a mannequin

In honor of Earth Day on Thursday, April 22, all of my posts this week are going to focus on some aspect of traveling green. If you know of something I should write about, send me an email! RoadWarriorette@gmail.com A few years ago, if you tried to find eco-friendly clothing, you would not be happy.…

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Green Travel Tip: Don’t Take a Plastic Bag

a grey tote bag with a bear on it

In honor of Earth Day on Thursday, April 22, all of my posts this week are going to focus on some aspect of traveling green. If you know of something I should write about, send me an email! RoadWarriorette@gmail.com One of the small ways I have changed my life at home is by refusing plastic…

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Green Travel Beauty

a group of blue bottles and a white box

In honor of Earth Day on Thursday, April 22, all of my posts this week are going to focus on some aspect of traveling green. If you know of something I should write about, send me an email! RoadWarriorette@gmail.com If you have been following this blog for long, you are probably aware that I love…

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Green Travel News

In honor of Earth Day on Thursday, April 22, all of my posts this week are going to focus on some aspect of traveling green. If you know of something I should write about, send me an email! RoadWarriorette@gmail.com Two great news stories so far this week for green traveling! I love it. First: Big…

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Green Travel Tip: Less Washing of the Linens!!

a stack of white towels

In honor of Earth Day on Thursday, April 22, all of my posts this week are going to focus on some aspect of traveling green. If you know of something I should write about, send me an email! RoadWarriorette@gmail.com This may be something that people consider elemental, but I wanted to call it out nonetheless.…

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What To Pack for a Four Day Trip

a red suitcase with wheels

During the visit with my aunt and uncle last week, they told me how they are going to Portland in May to visit their grandson. My aunt lamented the additional cost they were going to incur by checking their bags on Continental. Immediately my packing instinct (which I definitely was not born with, see this…

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