How can I pack for a trip to North Africa in June?

How can I pack for a trip to North Africa in June? I’ll be there for 5 weeks visiting with my family & friends. Sounds like a wonderful trip. Check the weather where you will be traveling before you decide on what to bring. Then build your trip wardrobe around one color (blue, black, khaki)…

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What to pack for Thanksgiving in Cozumel?

Cozumel sounds like a fabulous place to spend your Thanksgiving holiday. What you pack will depend on the activities you will be doing during your visit. The climate is hot and humid there. The clothes you bring should be in light weight, natural fabrics such as cotton, silk and / or linen that wash and…

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What to pack for NYC in the summer?

NYC in the summer can be hot, in the 80’s and 90’s! Comfortable, casual clothing in breathable fabrics like cotton are perfect for this weather. Separates such as skirts, pants and shorts with tops are perfect. Also cotton dresses, that are loose-fitting, are great in hot weather. Bring some costume jewelry and / or scarfs…

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Make Vacation Eating Healthier

It is especially important to maintain a healthy eating plan while away from home on vacation. Traveling can be stressful, especially dealing with airport security and the uncertainty of air travel. But eating a whole foods diet can help you be more relaxed and have less trouble sleeping in strange beds.

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What to pack for an Alaska Adventure?

What to pack for an Alaska Adventure? Going on a small ship adventure cruise to Alaska. Alaska is a must see and an adventure cruise will be fun plus an opportunity to see glaciers and wild life. You will be kayaking, hiking, bushwhacking, snorkeling, bird watching and maybe even doing a polar plunge. Packing is…

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Travel Wardrobe Planning

Travel wardrobe planning is essential for an enjoyable trip. Determine how many days you will be traveling and what activities you’ll be doing. Separates can be mixed and matched easily and you can add variety with colorful scarves and a few pieces of costume jewelry.

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Beauties in Bulgaria, What to Wear?

Varna, Bulgaria Recently I visited Bulgaria and photographed these “Beauties in Bulgaria”. Fashion defined as being what women are wearing, Bulgaria street fashion in the spring is similar to street style in other cities around the world.  Everything is popular with the ladies. Women in Bulgaria have modern stores such as Zara and H&M plus…

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What type of footwear & basics are they wearing in Europe this winter?

What type of footwear are they wearing in Europe this winter? I’m going to Germany & Prague for the Christmas & New Year holidays. What should I bring for basics? Footwear is looking very practical. Women want to be comfortable. Low heeled knee-high boots or ankle boots, oxfords and athletic shoes are favorites. It will…

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What to pack for a 17 day trip to Ireland & Italy?

What to pack for a 17 day trip to Ireland & Italy? I will be city sightseeing and driving in Ireland for 12 days and then going to a casual wedding in Cinque Terre. The wedding festivities will be outdoors: rehearsal dinner at a beachside restaurant  (beachside cocktail), reception at someone’s beachside villa (casual) and the…

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