Once I put my carry-on luggage in the overhead bin, I’m not touching it again until landing. So I keep a decently sized personal item (see post here for my review on the Cotopaxi Allpa 28L) that can store extra stuff plus these 6 essentials I never fly without. Lactaid! This is a fairly new…
Useful period underwear I’m not talking about the ones you can order the US that soak up period blood. Personally, I don’t find that hygienic. But I wear these period underwear only at night on my heaviest days, just in case. Along with super long pads, I’ve minimized any accidents on the sheets for the…
Edited: August 2024 *Cotopaxi released a newest version of the Allpa 28 that addresses some of the cons listed in this review, namely an external water bottle holder and a trolley sleeve! If you’re struggling to find the personal item that works for you and your travels, look no further – I’m here to advocate…
Cheap flights to Hawaii mean spontaneous bookings and no carry-ons via United Airline’s Basic Economy ticket restrictions. My parents and I each took a personal item to Oahu and I will show how I was able to pack for a 6 day trip with my Cotopaxi Allpa 28L backpack. All of our bags fit into…
Oahu is the 3rd and most recent Hawaiian island I’ve visited. I did a bunch of research before my trip, and came up with these 9 highlights that you must visit and check out next time you’re there! Tantalus Lookout Located at Puu Ualakaa State Park, you’ll get clear views of Honolulu and Diamond Head…
Most national parks aren’t dog friendly, and for good reason. These parks are there to protect wildlife, and dogs’ barking and marking can disrupt the ecosystem built there. Native animals can be vulnerable to diseases some dogs can carry as well. So if you stumble across a pet-friendly national park, dogs are usually allowed only…
Time and time again, I find myself repeating the same types of activities whenever I travel to a different city. Whether it’s tasting the local food at a market or renting a bike to see more of what the city has to offer, these are my favorite travel to-do’s! Visit a Food Hall or Market…
I can hardly believe it took me nearly my whole life of living in SoCal to make it out to Joshua Tree. Only last year I got out to Death Valley National Park! I am such a loser. Anyways! Here is a quick and easy guide for a day trip itinerary to Joshua Tree. It’s…
If someone were to ask me what was my favorite part of my France trip, visiting Annecy tops the list. There are many day trips you could take from Lyon, and Annecy is probably one of the further ones, though definitely worth the trip. I had been debating between Annecy or Geneva, Switzerland and ultimately…
Lyon is one of the lesser-known cities in France, but has a reputation for being the country’s gastronomic capital. Lyon is also a university city, so the demographic here is a mixture of both the younger and older crowd. I spent 2 full days in Lyon, and used an extra day to take a day-trip…