If you’ve stayed up late at night to watch infomercials, you’ve probably seen shows touting the Bare Minerals line of talc-free mineral make-up. The products are pretty good; I use them mostly because I don’t care for liquid foundation at all, and prefer them for traveling with since I don’t have to count it in …
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Besides selling a basic travelpack for a low $29.99, Campmor also sells another travel bag you might be interested in if you have to travel with suits. The garment bag folds up and looks a lot like a regular travel pack. Photo from Campmor. The High Sierra brand Tri Fold Garment Bag is like most …
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Back when I was younger, my mom shared with me a story of how a guest at a dinner honoring Christopher Columbus questioned whether Columbus should be considered great for discovering America. After all, the guest questioned, anyone could’ve set sail and eventually discovered land. In response, Columbus challenged this guest to try to stand …
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I opened my inbox this morning and discovered email from travel supplier Magellan’s (one of my favorite) with the following subject: “Ultra-Light Luggage! Check it in, or carry it on.” Ooooooh, I thought. Just what me and Virgin Atlantic check-in crew were looking for! I excitedly went to read the mailer, and I see that …
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