Online Shopping

Though it goes a bit against my backpacker “instincts” to pack very flashy things to wear, in order to be able to mix and match all (or nearly all!) my items of clothing, this one comes as a complete surprise! (I also hate to be too visible while away to avoid drawing unwanted attention.) ►►►

I found out about We Love Colors as I was compiling my Plus Size, Travel Friendly Retailers list, last fall. I was incredibly excited at the idea of colorful, no cotton leggings. READ MORE… ►►►

This one is for the ladies! Another challenge faced by Plus Size backpackers is to find a decent & supporting bra that won’t stink at the first drop of sweat, take forever to dry or ended up all crooked. ►►►

With every week passing by, I’m getting more and more thrilled about the products I ordered that I’m reviewing for you here… and this one is no exception.
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Another pick from Old Navy’s Women’s Plus Collection!
Do I have to remind you how excited I was – as most plus-size women – that this collection was finally made available to Canadian ladies… yay!
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Though I never cheap on the amount of underwear and socks I need for the trip (they are generally quick to wash and air dry), I’m always looking to find ways to diminish the amount of clothing I carry along on a trip. ►►►

Since my very first trip, in New Orleans, in September 2009, I’ve been on a constant mission to find THE perfect day bag, which combines safety, light weight and capacity to hold your required belongings for a full day away from the hostel/hotel room. ►►►

Lots of people think it’s not safe to be a female solo traveler. I disagree. It can be just as safe if you use your brain and you develop basic security habits… What I call my “3 Musketeers” are the three gadgets that keep me and my belonging safe when I backpack my way across a new city or a whole new country… ►►►