Hi! It’s been a while 😅 - here’s what I’ve been up to:

PORTUGAL RECAP: this month I spent 2 weeks in Portugal & it was incredible!!

If you’re thinking about planning a trip - JUST GO!!

I’m currently in the thick of editing all the video footage, but in the meantime I wrote a recap of my Portugal itinerary (including some thoughts on what I loved, what was overrated and what I’ll do next time).

+ lots of photos!

I think it was the perfect blend of all the highlights & some hidden gems for a first-timers trip - we covered a lot of ground, but made the most of our travel days so it didn’t feel too rushed or hectic.

If you’re planning a trip or thinking about going sometime soon, check out my blog post & stay tuned for a lot more Portugal content both written and videos!

TESTED NEW LUGGAGE: if you’re used to traveling in North America but planning a trip to Europe, you’re probably wondering about what carry-on to use.

I’m happy to report my new Bric’s 4-wheel spinner fit wonderfully on some airlines I was worried about (notably Air Transat, Ryanair, easyJet & TAP).

And if you prefer hardshell, the Monos carry-on was an even better fit (my mom rocked the olive green).

NEW VIDEO: if you want to see the above bags in action, check out my l​atest video where I share all the details on my two current favorite carry-on bags.

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And don’t worry - I still love and will vouch for the ol’ Travelpro Maxlite 5 (in fact Chris just bought some new underseat Travelpro bags to test out).

I knew the Travelpros would fit on a lot of European airlines, so I wanted to test out a couple of other options!

NEW TRAVEL SEARCH TOOL: You've heard me talk about FareDrop before (it’s how I found premium economy seats for less than economy to Portugal).

well…there’s some exciting news!

FareDrop is now Daily Drop Pro and it comes with A LOT more features.

This new, state-of-the-art tool makes it easy to find the best points deals or lowest prices on flights and hotels.

Ever wonder how people score amazing deals? This tool does the work for you!

There's a free or a paid version (p.s. the paid version is on sale for a limited time).

WHERE TO NEXT? We'll be in Bucerias & Puerto Vallarta in November / December - say hi if you see us!

If you're packing for a trip soon, check out my Amazon storefront (US site or CA site) where I share all my favorite products like carry-on luggage, toiletry bags and more.

That’s all for now,

Aly

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