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Category: Luggage

March 21, 2016March 20, 2016 by Laura

Final Packing Configuration

When we left for this trip, Peter and I knew we wanted to pack in carry-on size luggage. We wanted to be as mobile as possible, and there was nothing exciting about lifting and lugging heavy bags from place to place. I decided to leave with a carry-on roller bag, and a purse built as

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December 19, 2015 by Laura

Ordering Custom-Made Diabetes Bags

In Vietnam, we spent some time in Hoi An, a town known for making custom-made clothes, bags and shoes. There’s something like 400 tailor shops throughout town—and it’s a small town. The prices really range (as does the quality), but in general a dress can be made for ~$50 US and a full suit can

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April 7, 2015 by Laura

Our Packing Lists for a Year-Long Trip

Ok! So we’ve managed to do it! Peter and I packed in carry-ons for a year-long trip! We could certainly not have done this without the advice we found online from many people who have done similar trips and shared their packing lists. In an effort to pay this forward, we’ve recorded our own videos of

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March 31, 2015 by Laura

Today is the day!

Peter and I fly out of LGA this afternoon and will be in Ecuador tonight. We’ve spent the weekend saying goodbye to friends and family, and trying to shove or compress as much stuff into our luggage as possible. I’m mostly ready to live for a year out of my backpack, with one exception: I’m going

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February 16, 2015March 24, 2015 by Laura

Packing in a Carry-On for a Year of Travel…with Diabetes

In Boston, we’ve gotten over 90” of snow in the past few weeks. I have been using the snow days to get a few travel-related planning items done including trial packing for our RTW trip. Now, let’s be clear: I am an awful packer by nature. If I’m unsure what outfit I might like for

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February 2, 2015March 24, 2015 by Laura

Choosing Luggage for a Round-The-World Trip

Today marks a big day for me. After two months of researching luggage options for my round the world trip, I’ve picked my match. I placed the order this morning, and in approximately 5-7 business days I’ll meet the luggage that will carry all my worldly possessions for a year, including all of my medical

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Hi, I'm Laura. My husband and I have quit our jobs and are on a year-long trip around the world! I have the additional challenge of managing my T1 diabetes without easy access to my doctors and pharmacy. Watch me plan for (and hopefully pull off!) this trip via this blog.

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