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Packing Light for Big Impact

I am a believer in packing light. I have packed all sorts of ways and I've decided that packing less leaves me less stressed, I have less to carry and fewer things to deal with. I almost never come home with items that were never worn, because I pack carefully and with intention, so everything goes with everything else and I can mix and match each piece I bring along.

If you are worried that not packing outfits per day and matching shoes for each one is going to be your downfall, think of how...

What's In My Carry-On (UK Edition)

Everyone who knows me jokes about how early I pack. I have panic dreams about traveling with two mismatched shoes, a pair of shorts (in the winter) a pajama top and no money or phone chargers. I will pack a month - sometimes more - before I leave, even with a packing list.

Well, this works in your favor, because as I pack, I also take pics along the way. I pack a bit differently when I go on am overseas trip than I do if I'm, say, going to Vegas. I have enough experience to know what...

Shereen Travels Cheap Turns 9

My little blog is turning NINE years old today! I can't believe it's been that long, and also it feels much longer at the same time. As always, I like to reflect on the past year and the coming year (and beyond).
Photo by Vladas Kalnys on UnsplashThis past year has been a pretty good one. We took a wonderful, history-filled trip to Philadelphia and a short trip to Vegas this summer. I hit up Vegas for the Travel Goods Show earlier this year and this time last year I was on a gir...

Review: Anti-Theft LockDown Bag from Travelon

Summer is still happening and there are probably a lot of you with trips planned to the beach or places with pools. Places where you're likely to bring stuff you need (like car keys, your phone, and credit cards), and also want to go swimming and have to leave that stuff so it doesn't get wet. If you're like me, you worry about things even when they are hidden and you're 5 feet away. 
Travelon has designed their LockDown bags for your travels, whether they take you to the beach, the pool,...

Review: Anti-Theft Heritage Weekender Carry-All from Travelon

While at the Travel Goods Show this year, I was in the Travelon booth and started talking to a journalist friend of mine who was talking to a fellow blogger. He asked me how much he thought I could get into Travelon's new Heritage Weekender that I was raving about. I said at least a week, including shoes, so on our last trip to Vegas, I challenged myself to just that...
...except I packed two people's clothes and shoes inside to show how spacious it was. The Heritage Carry-All Weekender i...

Stop Your Next Long Flight From Becoming A Nightmare

Do you hate long flights or love them? To be honest, there are actually very few people that fall into the latter category and it’s not hard to understand why. Long flights can be boring, they can be uncomfortable, and they might also get delayed. So, here’s how to handle this issue and make sure that your next flight isn’t a nightmare. 
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Arrive Early 
While this might seem silly because it ultimately makes the experience even longer, arriving to the airport early is going...

Summer Travel Trends Infographic

Summer is in full swing and a lot of people are still planning vacations right now. In fact, many travelers are spending more on summer vacation this year than during the rest of the year, and some are taking more than one trip. Summer is family travel season, so even though solo travel is on the rise, it's more likely to take place throughout the rest of the year. See what other trends are "hot" right now:
Infographic by MDG Advertising
Where will you be going for summer vacation? Or...

Happy Birthday, Harry Potter!

It's July 31st, which means it's Harry Potter's birthday! The boy wizard is getting a long celebration this year, as we had a great (annual) party this year and also participated in a local Wizarding Weekend last weekend. Over the next two weekends, we'll also be doing some other magical things, which you will be able to follow along to on Instagram, or you can wait for the post (but why wait? Or enjoy both!)


So, for the last two weeks I've been killing myself to put together my house and back...

How to Use Freebies to Make Your Trips Amazing(ly Affordable)

No matter where you go on vacation there are bound to be free things to see and do. These things are a great way to make your trip dollars go further and allow you to do even more.

As a fellow budget traveler, not only am I looking for fun and exciting stuff to do on my trips, I'm also looking for affordable ones. While I may want to cram as much in as possible, my bank account doesn't particularly allow it, so free things are an excellent way to pad out my schedule. If you know where to look,...

How To Travel Well With Family

Traveling with your family can be stressful. Everyone has their own opinion and feelings and sometimes you're all stressed out and snappy at each other. It's to be expected. But knowing things aren't always awesome, doesn't mean you can't travel well with your family, whether that means there are two of you or 20 of you. 

Photo by Jordan Opel on Unsplash
I reached out to some other travel bloggers to get their best tips for traveling with their families to help you travel be...