Ahh, the City by the Bay: barking sea lions, clanging MUNI buses, steaming clam chowder in sourdough bread bowls, freezing cold Marine Layer... *marinates in nostalgia* We spent over 10 years living in the San Francisco Bay Area, and y'all, let me … [Read more...] about What to Pack for San Francisco (& what NOT to)
Destination Packing List
Costa Rica Packing List: 42 Essentials to Pack for Costa Rica
After four trips to Costa Rica, I've learned two things: one, my hair NEVER looks good in the jungle; and two, there are a few essential pieces of travel gear that will help you fully embrace the concept of "Pura Vida" ... and prevent you from … [Read more...] about Costa Rica Packing List: 42 Essentials to Pack for Costa Rica
What to Pack for Maui: Essential Hawai‘i Packing List
Swaying palm trees and crashing waves. Turtles laying on sandy beaches. Sweet shave ice and fresh poke. Maui has long held visitors entranced by its charm and beauty, but Hawai‘i is so much more than a travel playground: its history and culture run … [Read more...] about What to Pack for Maui: Essential Hawai‘i Packing List
What to Pack for Bali: The Essential Bali Packing List
Bali, Indonesia: land of white sandy beaches, glittering temples, cute but evil monkeys, lush green jungles, and active volcanoes. It's no wonder that Bali tops the bucket lists of everyone who's ever watched Eat Pray Love (or casually browsed … [Read more...] about What to Pack for Bali: The Essential Bali Packing List
What to Pack for Disney (& What NOT to), The Ultimate Disney Packing List by a Former Cast Member
Years ago, when I was a Walt Disney World Cast Member, I didn't think about what I threw into my day bag on my way to the parks. Some days, I didn't even have to pack a bag at all: I would just hop on a bus and go have lunch in Epcot or grab a Mickey … [Read more...] about What to Pack for Disney (& What NOT to), The Ultimate Disney Packing List by a Former Cast Member
Europe in Winter Packing List: 32 Essentials for Him & Her
Living in California makes us antsy for winter. We crave snow and Christmas weather and yearn for hot mulled cider. But other than watching cheesy Christmas movies and crying into our peppermint bark every night, the only way we can get our Christmas … [Read more...] about Europe in Winter Packing List: 32 Essentials for Him & Her
Essential Galapagos Packing List: What to Pack for the Galapagos Islands
The Galapagos Islands, located off the coast of Ecuador in South America, are a bucket list destination. From the clear turquoise water and white sand beaches to the incredible variety of unique animals and happy, ecologically protected … [Read more...] about Essential Galapagos Packing List: What to Pack for the Galapagos Islands
What to Pack for Colombia: The Ultimate Packing Guide
Packing for a trip to Colombia can be really challenging. After all, Colombia is home to about every diverse landscape you can think of: the tropical Caribbean northern coast; the hot, humid Amazon; Medellin's "eternal spring;" the cool, … [Read more...] about What to Pack for Colombia: The Ultimate Packing Guide
What to Pack for South America: 32 Backpacking Essentials
Before we left for 5 months of South America backpacking, we spent months researching what to pack for South America (or rather, I did - Jeremy’s less persnickety about these things). Well, after 5 months of backpacking through … [Read more...] about What to Pack for South America: 32 Backpacking Essentials