This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase using them, we will receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. It helps to keep this site running – thank you! Gone are the days of outrageous roaming charges being the only way to stay connected and online while traveling.  We’ve put everything you need to know about using your phone while traveling abroad into one handy article so you never have to worry about being disconnected while traveling again. Plus, learn about eSIMS – a much easier and more affordable way to get data and connection while traveling. Benefits of ..read more

This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase using them, we will receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. It helps to keep this site running – thank you! See all packing list posts here. Amsterdam, in the Netherlands, is one of the few cities I enjoy returning to multiple times. Something about the vibe draws me back for more. I love the architecture, the transport is easy to navigate, and the people are incredibly friendly. This year alone, I’ve made two trips to Amsterdam, one in the summer and one in the fall. If you’re heading to Amsterdam and wondering what to pac ..read more

This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase using them, we will receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. It helps to keep this site running – thank you! If you have bad eyesight, as I do, packing can be a bit more complicated than for those with 20/20 vision. I’ve worn contact lenses since I was 13 years old and have gotten the hang of it. Keeping up with that habit means I also have to pack contact lens solution when I travel- another liquid taking up space in my 3-1-1 toiletries bag. But the advantages over glasses are plentiful, so I continue to make contact soluti ..read more

You might already save money on your travels by not checking bags, but times are changing. More and more airlines are charging for the privilege of bringing your luggage onto the plane. Unless it fits under the seat in front of you. That’s right! The personal item is still a free piece of luggage, so you can save even more money by ditching the full-sized carry-on. Read on to see just how much you could save by packing personal item only! At HPL, we love saving money and packing personal item only! In fact, we love it so much that we created an entire packing course to help you achieve this go ..read more

This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase using them, we will receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. It helps to keep this site running – thank you! Skyler recently took the HPL Packing Method course and was able to go from checking in a 24 inch suitcase to traveling carry-on only.  All she took with her for an 8 day trip to Boston, Massachusetts in the middle of winter was a 16 inch rolling suitcase that fit underneath the seat in front of her and a backpack. This is the lightest she has ever packed for this kind of trip! Find out all about Skyler’s packing ..read more

This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase using them, we will receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. It helps to keep this site running – thank you! Women’s pants with pockets are hard to find. It’s even harder to find women’s pants with secure pockets to use when traveling. We’ve scoured the internet, checked our closets, and asked our friends for recommendations to bring you this round-up of the best women’s travel pants with the best pockets. What Makes a Good Travel Pocket Now when it comes to pockets, there are good pockets and then there are less-than-ideal ..read more

This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase using them, we will receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. It helps to keep this site running – thank you! Are you a fan of blazers? Do you want to have the ultimate powerhouse article of clothing in your minimal wardrobe that works in a variety of situations from casual to formal work events? If so, then a packable blazer for travel is an absolute must-have!  We understand the importance of finding the perfect travel blazer, so we’ve searched high and low on the internet to bring you the very best options available ..read more

There’s no question about it, technology has made traveling a lot easier! Whether that’s by staying in touch with your family, taking amazing photos with just your phone, or simply checking in online for your flight, things are a lot more convenient. In this blog post, we’re talking about essential travel apps! When you travel, you can expect there to be some hiccups on the road. However, with some essential travel apps, these inconveniences can be minimized. Here’s the thing though, there are so many travel apps out there, and they are NOT created equally.   We don’t want you to was ..read more

This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase using them, we will receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. It helps to keep this site running – thank you! The following Osprey Kyte 36 backpack review was submitted by Emma. Check out more female travel backpack reviews. If you are looking for a backpack for your next hiking adventure (like the Camino de Santiago or the Inca Trail Hike) then look no further than the Osprey Kyte 36 Backpack. Emma loves her trusty travel companion, the Osprey Kyte 36 Women’s Hiking Backpack, and uses it on all her travel adventures. She is ..read more

This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase using them, we will receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. It helps to keep this site running – thank you! See all female packing lists. Like a lot of places, Spain’s weather can be variable in the spring. I always think of Spain as a hot country, which it is in the height of summer, but then I forget that it does cool off around the edges. I recently spent a bit over a week in the little known town of Úbeda in Andalucia and another week or so in Madrid, Toledo, and Salamanca in late March/early April. The weather ranged f ..read more