Packing Tips Archives

10 Packing Tips for Antarctica From a Polar Expert

by Carolyn Ray | February 11, 2022

Lifelong adventurer Franny Bergschneider shares her top 10 packing tips for Antarctica for adventurous women.

16 Wellness Products to Travel with in 2024

by Marin Scotten | January 27, 2022

As travellers, self-care is one of the most important relationships we have. These products are perfect for boosting your health—before, during and after your next trip.

Introducing the JourneyWoman Holiday Gift Guide 2021

by JourneyWoman Staff | December 2, 2021

Introducing the JourneyWoman Holiday Gift Guide, filled with gift ideas from our favourite women-owned businesses and inspiration for every travel lover on your list.

Eco-Friendly JourneyWoman Gear to Brighten Your Travels

by Carolyn Ray | November 9, 2021

Our new JourneyWoman shop is filled with JourneyWoman travel accessories like notebooks, luggage tags, bandanas and more!

My Camino de Santiago Packing List: What’s in my Backpack

by Carolyn Ray | October 8, 2021

Take a peek into my backpack with my Camino de Santiago packing list, filled with everything you need to get ready for your pilgrimage.

Packing Tips: 13 Travel Items Women Shouldn’t Leave Home Without

by Sandra Phillips | August 12, 2021

Travel writer Sandra Phillips shares her packing tips and 13 never-leave-home-without-them travel items to have a stress-free trip.

Women’s Post-Pandemic Packing Tips with Expert Anne McAlpin

by Amanda Burgess | June 8, 2021

Packing expert Anne McAlpin shares her expert tips for post-pandemic travel, and travel hacks to get you inspired for future travel.

Planning a Road Trip? Here’s What to Pack in the COVID Era

by Amanda Burgess | July 31, 2020

Women-tested packing tips to help you plan and pack for your road trip in the COVID era.

Her Bandana — Forty Travel Uses

by JourneyWoman Staff | December 9, 2019

As you travel the world carrying only your backpack or other small bag you want to be prepared for as many eventualities as possible. Since you can’t possibly carry all the things you might need, JW suggests the bandana hacks for travel, instead!

Packing Tips for a Woman’s Trip to Italy

by Guest Writer | December 9, 2019

Susan Van Allen, author of ‘100 Places In Italy Every Woman Should Go‘ tells us what she puts in her suitcase when she sets out for Italy.

Expert Tips on Packing for a Cruise: You Need Less Than You Think

by JourneyWoman Staff | August 28, 2018

Packing for a cruise requires a definite knack – a skill JourneyWoman contributor Arline Bleecker shares with us.

10 Reasons for Solo Travellers Reasons to Pack Light

by Evelyn Hannon | January 28, 2018

Evelyn Hannon realized the benefits of packing light after losing her luggage not once, but twice. Here, she shares 10 reasons not to over stuff your suitcase.

36 Tips from a backpacker

by Guest Writer | April 13, 2017

American JourneyWoman Kerry knows a thing or two about travelling with a backpack & shares 36 things she’s found indispensable on her globe-trotting trips.