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34 Things To Do On A Plane (That Don’t Require Purchasing Internet Access!)

June 19, 2019

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I won’t ask you if you love flying as much as I do.

That’s kind of a stupid question. For most people, flying is a necessary evil that must be dealt with if you want to travel farther than a few hundred miles from your house. Sometimes, we don’t even have a choice as to whether we go on a trip or not. And being forced into it makes flying that much worse. Don’t worry, I get it.

The good news is that there are plenty of things you can do while you are flying to keep yourself comfortable, happy, and not feeling like your life is slipping away as you sit belted down in a speeding metal tube. This is my own personal comprehensive guide for everything I do on airplanes. I keep these activities and necessary items ready to go at a moment’s notice. Any time I need to fly, I have a selection of activities capable of filling much more time than I actually have. The flight is over in no time. (Too fast, sometimes.)

If you’ve ever wondered what you could possibly do to not feel so hopeless, or are just looking for some new inspiration, this list is for you!

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10 Worst Packing Mistakes Not To Make + Helpful Packing Tips

June 11, 2019

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Packing is an art, not a science.

What does this mean? Well, it means that you can follow all the packing formulas to a T, but your suitcase still won’t feel up to snuff if you don’t avoid the packing mistakes that often negate all the awesome packing techniques we worked so hard to foster.

Wait, doesn’t that mean these are just more rules I need to follow? Not really; I think of these as mere suggestions that can help you think about how you are packing, rather than what you are packing. Perfectly packed suitcases are not made by employing expensive packing cubes and stringing your necklaces through plastic straws. They are made by a profound understanding of how to create the travel companion that serves you. Deep? Yes, it is.

Am I making it deeper than it needs to be? Sure, but I just love packing, okay?

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What To Wear On A Plane || Travel Outfits Do’s & Don’ts

June 4, 2019

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I absolutely LOVE flying. Even more than donuts.

Later this year, my family and I are embarking on our first family vacation in years. Six family members are super excited to see NYC for the first time. One family member is super excited to curl up in her (coach) seat and nibble Hawaiian Airlines’ food offerings. Guess who that family member could be…

Aside from my airplane obsession, I am also very interested in fashion, and specifically, making fashion attainable and workable for everyday women. There are plenty of reasons for normal people (*ahem* not me) to hate flying. The airport is stressful, the seats keep shrinking, and the food is pretty abysmal. I get that. BUT I also think that by doing something as simple as carefully planning your travel outfits, it becomes possible to make even a stressful and cramped experience just a bit more enjoyable.

These are the items of clothing that I never wear when traveling. These items are either uncomfortable, impractical, or just annoying to manage. You have enough to worry about when you’re traveling, you don’t need to be worried about your outfit falling apart too.

Read on to find out what not to wear on a plane, and what to wear instead!

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