Author: Julie Marraccini

TRAVEL LIGHT – CLOTHING CHECKLIST FOR 3-SEASON TRAVEL

How to pack smart, small, and stay looking sharp?  My goal when I travel is to have one bag I carry, my JULPAK holding my important docs and phone, and not a whole lot else.  This goes for overnights, camping, or for longer trips.  It’s essential to pack lightweight clothing that can be layered so that you have extreme versatility.  Your trip may take you to a variety of places in cities and towns, or you could be navigating off the beaten path.  Having options doesn’t mean you’ll need to over-pack.  Include clothing that can be worn on your...

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TRAVEL – PERSONAL FIRST AID KIT

Adventurous souls like us tend to be prepared for travel while others miss the obvious or are just too distracted by daily living to have the time to think things through.  That’s okay.  It’s good to travel with a friend; what I might forget, you probably have.  That goes double for first aid.  I always have a small kit in my day pack, mostly because it never fails – somebody always needs a band-aid! Probably the hardest part of building my own First Aid Kit was choosing a container or bag to put everything in.   I’ve had countless little...

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