Packing comfortable travel shoes is a must! A pair of uncomfortable shoes can ruin a day, or worse, even a whole trip.
Read on to learn who makes our favorite fashionable and super comfy shoes that are perfect for travel…
A Foodie’s Guide To New Orleans
New Orleans City Guide
Oh New Orleans, we just keep on coming back for more. Any excuse to go and visit, we’re in! We love everything about this amazing city – from the food to the jazz to the unique culture – and have been several times. That’s what led us to write the ultimate New Orleans City Guide! We hope you enjoy our guide and find it useful the next time you find yourself in “The Big Easy.” Let’s start things off with food shall we…
Packing Tips: How To Pack The Right Way
Packing Tips
As we were dreaming about all of the trips we want to take this summer, we thought you all might like to know some of our tips and tricks when it comes to packing and staying organized while traveling. As many of you are probably gearing up to embark on fun adventures this summer, these packing tips will come in handy and help take some of the stress out of the packing process.
We personally know the frustration of both over-packing and under-packing when on vacation and the stress that can set in when you wait until the last minute to pack and then realize you forgot an item that you desperately wanted to bring. These negative packing experiences inspired us to rethink our packing process and to share a few tips with you in hopes that you might avoid our packing pitfalls.
Review the infographic below for awesome packing tips that will streamline your packing process.
In addition to the tips above, the following are a few of our essential tips when deciding what to pack and how to pack it:
- Pack neutral clothing pieces that can be easily mixed and matched for multiple outfit options.
- Bring a good pair of jeans – jeans can be re-worn multiple times before needing to be washed and are such a staple.
- Rolling clothing items in your suitcase keeps them from getting as wrinkled.
- Pack outfits that you’re comfortable in – the last thing you want to be on vacation is uncomfortable!
- Always pack an extra outfit in your carry-on, just in case your bag gets lost in route to your destination.
- Pack essential cosmetics and toiletries in your carry-on to stay fresh on the plane and in case your luggage gets lost – we always bring Evian Mineral Water Spray to keep our faces hydrated while in-flight.
We’d love to hear what travel tips you have and what your travel essentials are! Leave a comment below-
Happy travels,
Emily & Barbara
Infographic Co-produced by: Rebateszone & Fortuitous Foodies
Dining Etiquette: What to Do Around the World
Dining Etiquette
In polite US culture, dining etiquette usually involves using utensils to pick up and put down your food, you’re seated at a table, tasting your wine before giving the nod to your waiter to pour a glass and a general sense of following the lead of the host or hostess if dining in someone’s home. However, if you travel to other parts of the world, many variations of etiquette exist and table manners vary considerably depending on what country you are in.
From eating while sitting in a circle on the floor in India, to eating with your hands from a communal plate in Morocco, to waiting to be seated by the host in France, many different cultures call from many different customs. In fact, many countries in the eastern world, such as Japan for example, have such a myriad of dining customs that learning the rules in advance and knowing what is polite and what would cause offence is almost a necessity before visiting!
For an illustrated view of what dining rules apply in various countries around the world, have a look at this infographic created by The Dunloe:
What different etiquette situations have you encountered on your travels? We’d love to know in the comments below!
Go To Travel Outfit
Travel Outfit
Comfort is key! When traveling, it’s important to be comfortable and we’re excited to share some of our travel tips with you along with the brands and shopping destinations we’ve come to love.