I already wrote about the general approach I take to packing luggage for a cruise, and I stand by all of it. But a few people have asked what I actually check when I fly in for a sailing, the bag that goes in the closet, not the one that slides under the bed. So […]
The Checked Bag I’ve Carried for Almost a Decade and Still Won’t Replace Read More »
Formal night used to mean something very specific. I remember getting an actual tuxedo for it as a kid, garment bag and all. That era is mostly gone now, at least on the mainstream lines, but the packing problem it created never really went away, you’re still trying to fit something presentable into a suitcase
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Cruise packing lists tend to balloon fast, half of what shows up on them is filler. If you want the full packing rundown, that’s covered elsewhere, this list is narrower, the ten accessories worth adding on top of the basics. These solve real, specific problems you’ll actually run into onboard, limited outlets, metal cabin walls,
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Shoes are one of those categories where I genuinely don’t remember what I’ve worn on any given cruise, they get replaced whenever the old pair wears out, and I couldn’t tell you the brand without digging through old receipts. So this one’s built the same way as the seasickness piece, researched picks that hold up,
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I’ll be upfront about this one, unlike luggage, this isn’t a “here’s exactly what I use” article. Most seasickness remedies are small, cheap, and get restocked every trip, the kind of thing you grab at a pharmacy the week before sailing and honestly don’t remember the brand of by the next cruise. So instead of
Seasickness Remedies Worth Packing, A Few Good Options Read More »
People assume cruising is what wears luggage out, all those port days, tender boats, porters hauling bags down narrow gangways. In my experience it’s actually flying that does the real damage. A cruise line’s baggage handling is generally careful, your bag goes from the pier to your cabin without much drama. Airlines are a different
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