The Ebooks
My guides to safer travel and better Airbnb stays, with more on the way.
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.
New · Just launched
The No-Regrets Guide to Booking Airbnbs the Right Way
How to research smarter, spot what most travelers miss, and find a stay you’ll actually love.
You help make people’s travel dreams come true and hopefully prepare them for some of the things to watch out for and plan.
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The free guides
Travel Smarter
Long, specific guides on the things that actually cost you time and money.
Packing & Gear
Pack light, forget nothing
Packing & GearSafety & Insurance
Safety habits, safety gear, and how travel insurance actually works
Safety & InsuranceGetting 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 ConnectedTravel On Your Terms
Your pace, your budget, your kind of trip
Travel On Your TermsReaders 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.
I do love your travel tips and I wish I was following you when my daughter and I went to Europe a couple of years ago. Next time I will only be carrying a carry on luggage.