Updated Products List: August 2023
Dottie and I have traveled together for decades, and Joan has vast experience in group travel since the 1960s. Ask us for what works in travel tech, comfortable items and packing tips, and you will end up writing down stuff you can find on this page. We keep adding more to it, because we keep discovering other great items that help us travel more efficiently.
"I have used this backpack for more than ten years, with no end in site. It is my daily "go to" bag and cannot be beat!" - Randy
“This phone is the new for the Pixel lineup, but they are superior cameras and excellent software. I use one everyday and switch SIM cards in each country.” - Randy
"These are the handiest bottles that seem to stay tight in travel!" - Dottie
"Slim, safe and cheap is the perfect combination!”
- Randy
“Tom Trotter from San Diego gave me this hat, and I love it!” - Randy
"If you are going to do any laundry, you may find this as helpful as I have." -Dottie
"If you check weight because you shop, this could save you extra bag fees!" - Dottie
“I travel with this lightweight but excellent laptop. It comes in many varieties and colors!” - Joan
"I admit that I am a minimalist at heart, but this is smart for any traveler that doesn't want to share their wallet with a pickpocket!" -Randy
“I use this little speaker in my hotel room to watch things on my computer and listen to my music collection. It is fantastic!” - Randy
"I use packing cubes because they save a ton of space and organize my journey for me." -Randy
"People ask about these little clips on almost every trip. If you have 110-220 appliances, these will do the trick." -Randy
“If you want to bring a few pairs of underwear that will wash out and dry quickly, these are the best I have found.” - Randy
People are funny about their water bottles, but some folks from Seattle say these are the best! - Randy
‘If you're like me and like to catch extra zzzz's when flying this works wonders! “ - Dottie
“I try and stay as organized as I can while traveling and this really helps me keep all my "stuff" together. “ - Dottie
“This is a new purchase that I am looking at. I really want one!” - Dottie
“I normally use over ear headphones, but they don’t work for sleeping. Got a snoring roommate? Here is the definitive answer, period.” - Randy
“This roll bag is inexpensive and has held up well. At 21 inches, it isn’t my only bag, but it is great for smaller trips.” - Randy
“Flying is really tough on skin. If you don’t want to look like a prune, some moisturizer will help. This came highly recommended and lived up to its reputation.”
“OK, so some of our clients will cringe, because this is an espresso made with pods. Yet, if I serve it to you without telling you that, I doubt you’d know. That’s the test. Yep, its a good one!” - Randy
“Stop looking. These are the headphones that will block outside noise from the plane but give great sound to your music . When I tell you I have used them since they came out years ago, I am not kidding. They are the best, hands down.” - Randy
If you don’t like to spend time organizing, but you know the mornings will be busy and you can’t do a search for things, here’s a great compromise!
Hotels can be noisy, but this can really help!
“You may think this looks crazy, but if you spend as much time with luggage as I do, it really makes sense!” -Randy
If you want to sleep on the flight, but have a hard time, I have found these really can help!
“I saw a traveler with this set, and he recommended it for great pictures with little to lug around. I looked them up and for under $30 this is unbeatable.” - Randy
My newest find… these really help if passing through some airports where they want you to bag everything and lay it out for security (I am looking at you London Heath Row!) These pass without any problem! - Randy
Laundry is a reality, and easy ways to store and move it have been the secret to making travel easier for me!
"With these lightweight, quick drying underwear I only need 3 pairs for longer trips, saving space in my luggage BTW, they come in all sizes"-Dottie
There are many varieties of solar chargers, and most of them work well, but these are especially rugged! - Randy
"I just purchased one of these and it made the flight much more comfortable"-Dottie
We have tried many ways to pack for the seasons where more clothing is necessary, and compression is the most effective way to fit all of your needs for winter and cold area travel!
“You won’t find better sling bags for travel!” -Larissa
STAFF “items of the year” for 2023!!
“If you travel much, you know the value of a good towel that dries quickly!” - Randy
“If your program includes beach time (like the Dead Sea in Israel) or baptism, these towels are very convenient. I like the smaller ones for travel, but you may chose the 36” x 72” (or near that) if you like “beach towel” size. They dry well and are convenient to pack.” - Randy
