http://thetravelersnotebook.com/top-10-lists/top-10-last-minute-gifts-for-your-favorite-traveler/ Featuring insider destination guides and how-to articles from the matador travel community. Our focus is sustainable travel, cultural immersion, plus work, study, and volunteer opportunities worldwide. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:45:29 -0800 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 http://thetravelersnotebook.com/top-10-lists/top-10-last-minute-gifts-for-your-favorite-traveler/comment-page-1/#comment-485 10 Steps to Packing Better for Your Next Trip | the traveler’s notebook Thu, 07 Feb 2008 21:26:32 +0000 http://thetravelersnotebook.com/top-10-lists/top-10-last-minute-gifts-for-your-favorite-traveler/#comment-485 [...] 1. Pick the right bag. First off, think about where you are going. If you are going to be trekking the Australian outback, you probably don’t want a suitcase on wheels and if you are going on a classy fashion trip to Singapore, you may not want a grimy, overused backpack. That being said, choose a suitcase, bag or backpack that you are comfortable transporting. For the truly packing conscious traveler, pick one that fits carry-on standards, that way you are limited in your packing space but you can be assured that your bag will be with you upon arrival. For one traveler’s pick as the ultimate carry on, check here. [...] [...] 1. Pick the right bag. First off, think about where you are going. If you are going to be trekking the Australian outback, you probably don’t want a suitcase on wheels and if you are going on a classy fashion trip to Singapore, you may not want a grimy, overused backpack. That being said, choose a suitcase, bag or backpack that you are comfortable transporting. For the truly packing conscious traveler, pick one that fits carry-on standards, that way you are limited in your packing space but you can be assured that your bag will be with you upon arrival. For one traveler’s pick as the ultimate carry on, check here. [...]

]]> http://thetravelersnotebook.com/top-10-lists/top-10-last-minute-gifts-for-your-favorite-traveler/comment-page-1/#comment-274 Julie Sun, 23 Dec 2007 19:31:43 +0000 http://thetravelersnotebook.com/top-10-lists/top-10-last-minute-gifts-for-your-favorite-traveler/#comment-274 Thanks, Lola. That's the one item on the list that I REALLY want. My mom is going to make one for me since she's the crafty type. I'm looking forward to having a carry on free of tangled cords and banged up chargers! Thanks, Lola. That’s the one item on the list that I REALLY want. My mom is going to make one for me since she’s the crafty type. I’m looking forward to having a carry on free of tangled cords and banged up chargers!

]]> http://thetravelersnotebook.com/top-10-lists/top-10-last-minute-gifts-for-your-favorite-traveler/comment-page-1/#comment-273 Lola Akinmade Sun, 23 Dec 2007 19:25:38 +0000 http://thetravelersnotebook.com/top-10-lists/top-10-last-minute-gifts-for-your-favorite-traveler/#comment-273 Great list Julie! The Electronics Storage Kit (cables, chargers, batteries, etc) is actually a great idea. One of my colleagues has one which comes in a chic black, lightweight case and is extremely portable. Great list Julie! The Electronics Storage Kit (cables, chargers, batteries, etc) is actually a great idea. One of my colleagues has one which comes in a chic black, lightweight case and is extremely portable.

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