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The channel is about to hit 25,000 subscribers! 🎉

I have a special surprise planned for the newsletter later this year... which will also be a surprise because I don't think I've sent out a single email in 2026 😂.

But would you all like a short Q&A video as well to celebrate? The channel might be too small for this and I'm always answering questions in the comments... so let me know what you think!

(and if you would like to see a Q&A, drop the question you'd like answered in the comments!)

3 days ago | [YT] | 14

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15 days in a carry-on?? Obviously! 🙂‍↕️

I got back from a 15 day trip to Spain and NYC and i figured this would be a great unpacking video, especially since I brought back wayyyy more than I left with.

I’m thinking we’d do the usual what I did/didn’t use, things I could have left behind and how much space/weight that would save, talk about the bags I used (which I’ve pretty much used on every carry-on trip this year)… but is there anything else I should cover?

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1 week ago | [YT] | 68

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✈️ 15 days in Spain & NYC

I can’t believe I got to spend half of this month on vacation 🤭🤗

We spent the first 10 days in the sun and sand of La Costa Blanca along the Mediterranean in Spain. This felt very full circle, as my partner was competing in a kayak race, and my first trip abroad was with him to a race back in 2012!

The weather could not have been better! We’re talking mid-80’s and sunny every day in October… my dream 😌. We spent most of the time in Villajoyosa, and after the race stopped in Altea and Calp on the way to Valencia. It’s crazy how unique each of these towns felt, despite being only 30 minutes apart by car.

I only had 1 day in Valencia before I flew out super early the next morning my best friend’s bachelorette! This was suchhhh a fun trip. I’ve sort of been to NYC, but it’s always been in really short trips of less than a day, so it was amazing to actually spend more than a few hours there this time. 😅🏙️

Our next trip will be her wedding in January 💗

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2 weeks ago | [YT] | 58

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What are your bucket list trips?

Next year we're walking the Camino de Santiago, which is something I've wanted to do since I learned about it for the first time. If that goes well, I'd love to do another inn to inn walk in Japan!

I'd love to bike-pack from Seoul to Busan, though I'm out of shape, so I'd definitely have to train for this one 😂

And I'd love to do one of the motorbike loops through Vietnam.

Then in the US, I really want to experience the Amtrak train that goes from California to Chicago. I typically don't like traveling in the States because it's so expensive, but this is something I'd love to do once in my life!

What's on your bucket list?

1 month ago | [YT] | 19

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I need your help! I'm traveling to a wedding in a few weeks with just a personal item, but I have a few products that I haven't tested yet. I'm going back and forth trying to decide what to bring, and I realized I should just ask you all 😊

Would you rather...
1️⃣ I bring along one of my favorite backpacks from tomtoc and test out their new packing cubes
2️⃣ try a rolling suitcase that is supposed to go under the seat in front of me. This one makes me really nervous, but it's apparently the dimensions for a personal item once you remove the wheels.

For my own comfort, I'm leaning towards the backpack... but it might be a good time to test the roller IRL 👀

Please let me know!

2 months ago | [YT] | 23

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Okayyyyy, I got some solid shampoo and conditioner to try 🥲🙂

I had a bad experience when I tried some last year and it kind of turned me off to the whole idea. So while my whole philosophy is bring what you already like and don’t change your routine just for travel… I do really want to find a solid version that I can use for the Camino next year.

After digging around on Reddit, I kept seeing the 100senses bar recommended because it foamed up well and didn’t leave any residue. But, it is expensive! (I think that’s another issue I have with solid stuff. It’s just so pricey). The actual bar is bigger than I expected it to be, so we’ll see how long it lasts and how it performs.

I also grabbed a pack of 2 shampoos and 1 conditioner from a local brand called Mikokos. These were smaller than expected, but I like the scents on them. They smell like a Whole Foods 😅 not what I would usually go for, but nice! I tried the yellow one last night and it foamed up nicely and left no residue. I have to say I’m pleasantly surprised.

I’ll keep you all updated! Hopefully this experience is better than the one last year.

Context: My hair is largely straight and fine, but very dense at the back so I need foam in order to coat the strands and get it truly clean.

2 months ago (edited) | [YT] | 41

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My video with the new bags from the Matador launch has been delayed a little 🥲... so in the meantime, I'm making some shorts and will have those up in the next few days!

2 months ago | [YT] | 23

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I have both the new Matador 35L backpack *and* the new Alpaka 38L backpack... would you all want to see a comparison?

3 months ago | [YT] | 5

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I can’t believe how small this is!! I love my kindle and bring it on every trip, but I think I’m going to start bringing this instead. They added a backlight and a touchscreen to this model (this isn’t on past ones) and I just can’t get over how small this is. It’s barely bigger than a credit card.

📕 I’m currently reading the second book in the Vera Wong cozy mysteries series.

~ product gifted by the brand ~

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3 months ago | [YT] | 39

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help me out! If you travel with a carry-on & a personal item… what are you putting in the personal item?

3 months ago | [YT] | 36