From capsule wardrobes to luggage that actually fits in the overhead bin, I share smart packing tips, honest gear reviews, and carry-on-only strategies that actually work—because you don’t need 17 outfits for a 5-day trip. Plus: hotel deals, unique travel guides, news & updates, the occasional contest!
4 FREE Packing Templates for You 😊
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Hi Everyone! If you are a visual learner, I have 4 FREE packing templates for you today! Template 1: OutfitsThe first one is a new one I’m playing around with, and haven’t shared anywhere else before! It’s more of an outfit planner. And this has helped me really understand what I actually need for my trip, and virtually eliminates that ‘what-if’ question. See my new travel outfit planner template here! Template 2: SudokuNext is my 3x3x3 Packing Template. This is to help you create the sudoku-style capsule wardrobe, where you arrange your clothing on a 3x3 grid in a specific order. Download the 3x3x3 packing template here! Template 3: Sudoku in ExcelIf you prefer excel, I’ve also formatted the 3x3x3 packing system in an excel template. There are 3 tabs, so make sure you explore it all! Template 4: Master Packing ListAnd finally, here is a link to my master packing list (spreadsheet). I’ve shared it before, but this is still my go-to packing list. 💡Tip: for the excel templates, please remember they are view-only, and you need to download or make your own copy to edit them - please do not hit ‘request to edit’ 😊 Big Spring SaleAmazon's Big Spring Sale is on through March 31st. I found lots of sales on some of my most-used travel items...
I published a video about everything that's on sale, you can watch that here. Or, if you want to see everything laid out in a visual grid, you can check out my Amazon storefront here! For my Canadian friends, here is my Amazon Canada storefront. Have you Tried Vessi Shoes?Since we have such a great group of world travelers in this community, I would love to hear from any of you if you have tried Vessi Shoes. They market them as fully waterproof sneakers (and other footwear). I haven't tried them yet, but I just ordered myself a pair for my upcoming Ireland trip. For anyone reading this who has them...
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Aly Smalls
From capsule wardrobes to luggage that actually fits in the overhead bin, I share smart packing tips, honest gear reviews, and carry-on-only strategies that actually work—because you don’t need 17 outfits for a 5-day trip. Plus: hotel deals, unique travel guides, news & updates, the occasional contest!
Welcome back and a warm welcome to the 3417 new subscribers since my last email 👋 It’s the beginning of the year and if you have any plans to travel in 2026 or beyond I want to help you start out right! 2026 Carry-on Travel Changes! I have a video coming out later today about this, but I want to clear up the biggest misconception right away: there are no sweeping carry-on changes happening in 2026. A lot of scary headlines you may have seen are coming from faceless, AI-run YouTube channels...
As I’m wrapping up an incredible year of travel, I wanted to do something special to say thank you — so I’m doing a giveaway featuring some of my absolute favorite travel gear. Aly’s Favorite Travel Things Giveaway 🎁 I’ve partnered with a few of my favorite brands to give away some epic travel essentials to 7 lucky winners (all valued at over $1,500)! 🎁 Prizes to Be Won: 👉 Nomad Lane Bento Bag 👉 $250 Unbound Merino gift card + Saily eSIM vouchers 👉 Carry-on luggage set from Bric’s 👉 Packing...
2 Airport Lounge Vouchers to Giveaway If you are flying Westjet before the end of the year, I have 2 lounge vouchers that I would love to transfer to someone. You can redeem at any of WestJet's partner lounges in Canada and select lounges across Europe, Asia and the Caribbean. See WJ’s list of lounges here. If you have an upcoming flight on WJ and would use these vouchers before December 31, 2025, please respond to this email with where you are headed! I will respond to the first email and...