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Gear & Travel Tips

Gear & Travel Tips

Tortuga Setout Women’s 35L: a great petite backpack

November 21, 2019 by Melissa

Confession: I’m a gear nut. I love all sorts of gear, I love testing it, I love finding the perfect piece of kit for every situation. Luggage is certainly no exception, and I have a real soft spot for backpacks. But like you (if you’re reading this), backpacks present a unique challenge for me: I’m … Read more

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Hands-On with the Best Travel Backpacks for Women (2020 reviews)

September 6, 2024 by Melissa

Are you shopping for the best travel backpack for women? I was! I checked out some of the best travel backpacks for women and there really is nothing like feeling a product in your hands and putting it through its paces in your own home. I happened to have our clothes packed for our upcoming … Read more

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What to wear in Paris in May

March 29, 2025 by Melissa

Visiting the France this spring? See what to wear in Paris in May (or even April) and what to bring to Paris beyond clothes.

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What to wear in Paris in October

September 22, 2023 by Melissa

Visiting the France this fall? See what to wear in Paris in October (plus ideas for September and November) and what to bring to Paris beyond clothes.

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The top baby travel must-haves for your registry (and beyond!)

August 6, 2020 by Melissa

Traveling with kids is amazing in so many ways. But kids – especially tiny, just-hatched ones – come with gear that is laughably larger than they are. If you’ve spent the last decade living out of your backpack as you explore the world, what are you supposed to do? Stop??? HECK NO. Having kids doesn’t … Read more

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Choosing the best convertible car seat for travel

December 8, 2019 by Melissa
best convertible car seat for travel

Trying to pick the best convertible car seat for travel for your family? We’ve got your covered! We’ll help you decide which features are most important for and share the pros and cons of the best choices on the market today.

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