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Beat the Airlines at Their Own Game – Wear a Jacket With Hidden Pockets

July 21, 2019April 30, 2016 by Barbara Weibel
Large pockets can accommodate an iPad or Kindle, or can be separated into two pockets with a velcro separator

I hate flying. Don’t get me wrong – I’m not afraid to fly, I quite like airports, and I’ve even grown accustomed to the frustrating security process. But the airlines’ ever-changing baggage allowance rules are enough to make my blood boil. Considering that I’m on the road full time and have to pack clothes for … Read more

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The Perfect Travel Luggage and Accessories from Eagle Creek Luggage

July 5, 2024June 19, 2014 by Barbara Weibel
Eagle Creek 25" Tarmac AWD, opened and alid flat, showing placement of packing tubes and cubes

During the eight years when I was a perpetual traveler with no permanent home I lived out of a suitcase. As a result, I was constantly searching for the perfect luggage and accessories. When I first began blogging and traveling for a living in 2007, I chose an Eagle Creek wheeled backpack that had a … Read more

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About Barbara Weibel

 
Barbara Weibel, publisher of Hole in the Donut Cultural Travel
After years of working at jobs that paid the bills but brought no joy, I felt like a "hole in the donut" - solid on the outside, but empty on the inside. In 2007, I decided to pursue my true passions of travel, writing, and photography. Find out how I changed my life HERE
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