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Top 5 posts about Shopping for a Traveler (or Yourself)
Sometimes, when times are tough and the government gives you money that wasn’t going to cover rent anyway…retail therapy is nice. So, if you’re in shopping mode while stuck at home, check out these lists for the traveler in your life, who may or may not just be you. I won’t judge. In the immortal words of Donna, “treat yo self.” Consider Packing Cubes A post I wrote a while back on packing cubes. Maybe it’s time to retire the ziploc bag method… In-Flight “Essentials” Essentials is relative, and a seat cover for the airplane might be a bit extra, but a nice pashmina is always a good idea. If…
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Hats! At the risk of sounding like my mother, the first and most important thing to pack for summer trips (and really just to have) is a hat. Now, you might say, well I’m not a hat person. You just haven’t found the right kind of hat yet! If you’re thinking, ‘no Maggie, really I’m not a hat person,’ consider scarves and sunglasses. Not only are all three of these things fun accessories, but they also protect you head and face from the sun! I’m a big fan of a floppy brim, straw hat, they go with everything. Mr. C. prefer’s baseball caps and duck hats (I hate the second…
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Top 5 Tips about Planning a Trip You Can’t Take Yet (stupid Covid19)
Make a Dream List Most of us probably have one of these anyway, but making a physical list of places you want to go, or experiences you want to have, or sites you want to see, can really help with choosing which trip to do when. For example, I wanted to visit India, but I especially wanted to experience Holi. This meant arranging a trip to India for the end of March or beginning of April. The year mattered little, but the months mattered. With a good Dream List, you can pick the trip that best fits the time you’re able to travel. Track flights You can do this for…
