Hey friends,

I hope you’re well - it’s been about a month, so here’s what’s new!

🧳 Introducing the Jenga Packing Method

My latest video dives into the Jenga Packing Method - I had fun coming up with this one, so I hope you’re able to pick up a helpful trick or two from it.

A couple of my favorite tips:

• ​When using packing cubes, line up your clothes with the width of the cube and fold to size.
• Use ChatGPT to build a capsule wardrobe! It helped me come up with 9 pieces that turned into 14 outfits with minimal repeats.
  👉 Take a look here.

😎 Bonus tips not mentioned in my video:

• Lay your packing cubes inside of your suitcase first to get an idea of how they'll fit, and then fill them
• To pack necklaces tangle-free, lay them out on a a layer of press 'n' seal plastic wrap, - then press down, seal and roll.

Shoes - I probably have to make a whole video about this because there are a lot of variables and things to consider.

There's no...one size fits all approach 😏

But here's one:

• If you don't have room for a second pair of shoes, pack a separate pair of insoles. When your feet are tired & sore, swap your cushy insoles in and it's like a second pair. Superfeet is a good brand.

I’m working on more videos and guides for packing different types and lengths of trips.

Got something specific you need help with? Reply to this email—I’d love to help!

🏨 Hotel Thoughts

The Plaza Hotel in Las Vegas just announced their ‘all-inclusive’ deal is coming back this summer.

We tried it out last year - was it worth it?

🏰 Lisbon Plans?

I'm always browsing hotel deals and the Rossio Plaza Hotel in Lisbon is showing some great prices at 30% off for some dates in June.

It's highly rated and in a great location: a 1-minute walk to my favorite patio, Carmo Rooftop!

✨ New Gear Find

I came across this interestingly shaped travel pillow - I haven’t tried it, but the reviews look good.

💸 Travel Saving Ideas

Got Europe or Japan on the horizon? Then heads up—currency swings might impact your trip more than usual this year. I’m not a financial expert, but here are a few money-smart things to consider:

• Book and pay for hotel stays now (instead of waiting to pay upon check-in in the local currency)
• Transfer funds into a multi-currency Wise account
• And honestly... don’t pay full price for flights in 2025 😅

My favorite flight deals newsletter teaches you how to land heavily discounted travel without digging through sketchy sites. 👉 Check it out here.

In fact, we just booked our very first lie-flat seats (!!) for an upcoming trip (more to come on this later).

Since Chris is 6'9" (205 cm), he’s actually excited for an 8-hour flight for once 😂

💬 On a More Personal Note...

If you followed our Arizona road trip in March on Instagram or FB, you may have seen my post about the cyber-bullying I’ve experienced from fellow Canadians.

It’s been tough, and I wrestled with whether to publish a deeper piece about it.

But it’s out there if you want to read my thoughts about making travel decisions in this current climate.

By the way - it was a great trip! The red rocks in Sedona were breathtaking, I loved the quirky Route 66 towns and staying in the historic mining town of Jerome.

But the highlight was definitely the train to the Grand Canyon!

Vlog coming soon 🌵

🎉 Travel Contest Alert!

The Singapore Tourism Board is giving away 60 roundtrip tickets to Singapore, and one grand prize winner also scores free accommodations.
🗓️ Deadline to enter: April 19th​
​👉 Click here for all the details.

Let me know if anything in this email caught your eye—or if there’s a travel question you’ve been dying to ask. I love hearing from you.

Talk soon,
Aly ✈️

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