In my last post for our Travel Diary section about Thailand and India, I mentioned how my friends and I plan to bring virtually nothing on our trip to Thailand.  With cheap prices and locations throughout Bangkok and the islands we’ll be hopping, Thai marketplaces will give us the perfect opportunity to play Make-Up-Your-Wardrobe-As-You-Go-Along.  So what kind of bag should you bring to make the trip going, during and coming as easy as possible? (Part of the Thailand and India Travel Diary series!) Read the rest of this entry »

by Renae Virata

I got a question from a Travelista about finding a bag that would go with any outfit bar-hopping but would also be appropriate for a semi-formal event.  Check out the bags we recommend! Read the rest of this entry »

Venice train station.

by Renae Virata

I have a seemingly strange connection to my weekend/carry-on bag.  It was an impulse purchase back in the day when I really couldn’t afford it.  But the crocodile green leather and spacious interior seemed to beg me to take it with me on my future adventures.  And so it was!  From road trips and solo excursions to places like Israel and across Europe, my trusty bag accompanied me through every kind of trip.  I recently replaced the zipper closure, that’s how much I love this bag. Read the rest of this entry »

You wanna look good criss-crossing the airport right down to the bag you’re carrying but don’t want to get caught holding up the aisle because your bag won’t fit! Magellan’s has some fabulous carry-on bag tips to help you find the carry-on bag to meet your travel needs. Below, we have bags to meet your style needs! Read the rest of this entry »

Crossbody bags are a must for travelers!  They are easy to carry, look loosely fashionable, and can help you organize all of your travel essentials.  Whether you are on an all-day site-seeing tour; shopping for the day; or on the plane, train or in the car, it can be a great accessory that makes life a little easier. Read the rest of this entry »

by Renae Virata

When I used to travel for my last job or attend any number of conferences, I’d always have the highest hopes that those sexy but polished three-inch heels I was rocking would last me all day.  Big mistake!  I wasn’t about to abandon my favorite kicks to go with my favorite suit until about four hours later when I started to get that sensation of impending pain that comes with most hot heels and boots. Read the rest of this entry »

ROWALLAN BAG TO GARMENT BAG - $149.99

by Renae Virata

C’mon, ladies, we know you have one – that carry-all into which you stuff basically every travel doc, electronic, spare sweater, and personal accessory that you will need for your trip but that mimics a black hole when you actually need to find something.  Well, here’s our mini-guide to the most stylish carry-on bags that will make life a lot easier on your next trip. Read the rest of this entry »