The Books & Guides
Start with The Smart Woman's Guide to Safer Travel - the first of many.
Travel better, smarter, cheaper
Nearly ten years of full-time travel.
Here's what actually works.
I'm Lisa. My husband Matt and I travel carry-on only, through close to 100 countries so far. I write down what actually works - packing, flights, booking, money, safety - so you don't have to figure it out the expensive way.
Wherever you're starting, there's one clear next step
Four ways in - pick whichever fits where you are today.
The Newsletter
One useful email a week. The best of what I learn, minus the fluff.
Free Packing Guide
The exact system I use so I never overpack - or forget the essentials.
The Packing App
Build the perfect packing list for any trip in a couple of taps.
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The Smart Woman's Guide to Safer Travel
How to travel smarter, safer, and with more confidence without becoming paranoid. The same knowledge I wish someone had handed me at the beginning.
I’ve learned SO MUCH and your tips have really helped. I’ll be using this guide and sharing with my daughter.
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The free guides
Travel Smarter
Long, specific guides on the things that actually cost you time and money.
Safety & Insurance
Safety habits, safety gear, and how travel insurance actually works
Safety & InsuranceTravel On Your Terms
Your pace, your budget, your kind of trip
Travel On Your TermsPacking & Gear
Pack light, forget nothing
Packing & GearGetting There & Around
Flights, points & rental cars
Getting There & AroundPlaces to Stay
How to tell a good listing from a bad one
Places to StayTech, Money & Staying Connected
eSIMs, VPNs, and what your bank charges you abroad
Tech, Money & Staying ConnectedReaders keep writing in
Real notes from real readers, in their own words.
Thank you for the free packing website. Perfect timing - I’m taking a trip to Turkey, Greece and Italy in a couple of weeks. I deleted a few things from your list (3rd pair of shoes, some toiletries), but only felt like I needed to add a hat, sunglasses, some Ziplock bags and toothbrush charger.
Thank you for your travel tips. I have used many of your suggestions and purchased some of your favorite products.