PACKING TIPS
Created with the female traveler in mind, learn about the best packing strategies, how to choose the best travel clothing, and more! Pack like a pro with Travel Fashion Girl and don’t forget to download your free printable packing checklist!
How to Pack for Long Term Travel
September is the backpackers month on TFG and we're going to take a look at the different items a traveler might need when planning long term travel. How to Pack for Long Term Travel If you're going on a RTW trip you probably be visiting the top...
How to Pack and Organize Jewelry
There’s no easier way to amp up a lackluster ensemble than with some fashionable jewelry and accessories. A well-placed necklace or pair of chandelier earrings can transform you from tourist by day to jet-setter by night. That is, if you can successfully fish...
Trip Checklist: Don’t Forget to Prep your Electronics!
When you’re hitting the road there are a few extra things you need to take care of. Get some USD, Euro, or GBP to have on hand in case of an emergency, let your bank and credit cards know you’ll be traveling, and don’t forget about your electronic trip...
First Class Luxury on a Coach Budget: 10 Frugalista Packing Tips
As a long term nomad, every penny saved extends my ability to travel. However, just because I'm a budget traveler doesn't mean I have to feel like one - and neither do you! Add these first class touches for a bit of luxury on your coach priced journeys. ...
How to Plan your Travel Outfits: 5 Style Tools Show You How
One of the most important factors in creating a capsule travel wardrobe is planning your travel outfits in advance. Not only will this help you organize your clothing but it will also help you determine that a small amount of clothing can make endless outfit...
Learn My Hacking Secrets to Zero (or Almost Zero) Liquid Travel
My quest for zero-liquid travel started with the hair serum from Hell that leaked all over my 3-1-1 Ziploc bag on a flight to Mexico. I had been so consumed with packing a carry-on and not checking a bag, I didn’t pay attention to my toiletries, other than to...
7 Steps for a Perfectly Packed Suitcase
DELSEY has over 65 years of experience designing luggage that makes travel seamless, and now, the iconic French brand known for both timeless quality and audacious design is offering travelers a few steps to take to make packing perfect. I featured them...
How I Down-sized my Luggage to Carry-on
Nora Dunn is The Professional Hobo; a woman who sold everything (including a busy financial planning practice) in Canada in 2006 to embrace her dreams of long-term immersive travel. She has been on the road since 2007, and has perfected the art of full-time...
Alternate Uses for Packing Cubes Organize your Closet Space
I recently came “home” to LA after a 9 month trip. As a long term traveler on a budget, I stay with friends and family when I visit so my closet space is usually pretty limited. My solution: packing cubes! Although I’ve sold most of my belongings...
How to Clean Your Travel Backpack
As part of my Central America pre-trip planning back in 2011, I decided to give my trusty travel backpack a good clean. We'd been through a lot together gallivanting through 15 countries in the span of 1 ½ year. After having been thrown around from airport to...
18 Ski Packing List Do’s and Don’ts
Packing light is not only knowing what to pack, but also avoiding unnecessary items. Grab your ski packing list and and follow these expert tips: 18 Ski Packing List Do's and Don'ts Leave the high heels and dresses at home This is your...
7 Morocco Packing Tips for Women
Wondering what to pack for Morocco? Read these seven packing tips to be fully prepared for your trip!
Long Term Travel Tips: Transitioning from Hot to Cold Weather
One of the most challenging aspects of packing for long term travelers is when you travel to destinations with varying climates. "How can you be prepared for everything with just the contents of one travel bag?" Keep reading to find out my tips! Secret to...
One Bag Travel: How to Pack for a Weekend Trip
Just in time for holiday travel, I'm showing you how to pack your carry-on weekender bag for a short 3-5 day trip using TFG's minimalist Thanksgiving Packing List and the OG Bag by Lo & Sons. Don’t waste money on baggage fees and learn the art of one bag...
Thanksgiving Travel Tips: Your Airport Survival Guide
Traveling during Thanksgiving is synonymous with flight delays, bad weather, and baggage headaches. Take the stress out of the holidays with these Thanksgiving Travel Tips! Pack Carry-on Avoid added airport delays from checking bags and...
Capsule Wardrobe Essentials eBook Release: New Book – New Look!
I'm excited to announce that I'm publishing my first eBook: Capsule Wardrobe Essentials: How to Pack Light Using a 10 Piece Packing List To thank my loyal readers everyone signed up for the TFG Newsletter before November 5th, 2013 will automatically receive a...
Packing Tips and Travel Clothing for Multi-Season Trips
Packing for multi-season trips is never easy especially if you want to pack light. Whether your trip is 12 days or 12 months, these packing tips will help you plan your travel wardrobe so you can pack the right clothing and still travel carry-on only!
How to Pack for Multi-Season Trips based on Your Travel Itinerary
One of the biggest questions about packing is “How do I pack for multi-season trips?” Find out my strategy in Part 1 of this series!