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Lady Lindy Checkpoint Friendly Laptop Bag by Bobarra

Berit Thorkelson — Mon, 18 May 2009 14:04:37 +0000

Familiar with checkpoint-friendly laptop bags? They’re bags designed in a way that allows them go through airport security while your laptop remains inside—no more removing the computer and placing it in a separate bin. We can all appreciate reduced airport hassle, right? Options for this style of bag started out pretty business-oriented, and then along came this pretty thing. Pretty, but hard-working, with built-in helpers including interior pockets, key holder and an attached clear quart-sized bag for your similarly checkpoint-friendly mini toiletries.

Lapsac good-looking ladies’ laptop bag by Nanda Home

Berit Thorkelson — Mon, 11 May 2009 15:58:29 +0000

Why oh why must laptop bags be black and businessey? This is one welcome exception, coming in four different color-design combos, none of them black. It also happens to be machine washable, reasonably priced and outfitted with a waterproof nylon interior with smart zippers and slots. You’re welcome.

Women’s Savvy Dress-Up Wrap Dress by ExOfficio

Berit Thorkelson — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 22:34:50 +0000

Every traveling girl needs a figure-flattering day-to-evening dress that can emerge from the depths of your suitcase looking fresh and ready to go. Accessorize to make it just your style.

Imported French Creme Perfume Set by Fragonard

Berit Thorkelson — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 12:53:22 +0000

No worries about liquid carryon restrictions or breakage resulting in all your clothes and belongings smelling way too pretty. Great price for so many lovely little luxuries, oui?

World Necklace

Berit Thorkelson — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 12:56:30 +0000

The continents. They go with everything.

The Transfer Bag purse organizer by JoAnn Huth

Berit Thorkelson — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 14:00:08 +0000

Keep it packed with your essentials so it’s easy to move—no, transfer—them from bag to bag. While you’re out sightseeing, for example, slip it into your larger tote or backpack to keep iPod, phone, camera, keys and such handy in its many pockets and slots. When you’re ready to travel lighter for, say, dinner, or a night on the town, it’s cute enough to stand on its own as a clutch. Comes with a slim attachable strap, in case you prefer an over-the-shoulder style.

Budget-friendly gifts for travelers: Reversible seamless tank by Anthropologie

Berit Thorkelson — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 14:59:26 +0000

Provides a scoop or a V-neck, depending on which side faces forward. A key layering piece that comes in a dozen colors.

Also: Congratulations to Mary Jo, winner of the Organized Traveler Set, of which the Poketo Travel Journal was the star. Winner of the final giveaway announced tomorrow. Enter here.

Giveaway! Carry-on set featuring Chinook bag by Yak Pak CLOSED

Berit Thorkelson — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 20:14:12 +0000

The Yak Pak Chinook is my current trusty travel carry-on (as documented in this National Geographic blog article). It’s a nice day purse at your destination, too—not touristy-looking, yet big enough to house a map, a book, bottled water, even a sweatshirt, plus any small souvenirs and such you pick up along the way. There’s a little zipper pocket to corral small items, plus side tabs that snap open to create a titch more space. And? It’s washable. Love.

They must be phasing out the Chinook, as it’s hard to track down online. Thank goodness I got my hands on two for you guys. (The purple skull one on the far left and the green viney one on the far right—do specify your preference, if you have one.) Throwing in zippered toiletry pouches containing a few carry-on friendly goodies.

To enter: Leave a comment (see the comments tab up at the top of the post there) before 6 PM CST next Tuesday, December 2nd. Anonymous comments and those without a valid email address will be disqualified. The winner will be chosen at random, then announced and contacted via email by or on Wednesday, December 3rd. If I don’t hear from the winner within 5 days, a new one will be chosen. Please enter/comment only once per giveaway. Regular postings resume next week. I’ll be focusing on budget-friendly gifts for travelers. To my fellow Americans: Happy Thanksgiving!

P.S. Yak Pak has a web special going on, where you get three random Yak Pak bags for just $15. Not a bad deal since their least expensive items cost about that much.

Luxe Link purse holder

Berit Thorkelson — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 14:26:20 +0000

On a fall winery trip with my ladies, as we awkwardly juggled wine glass plus coat plus purse at the tasting bar, the conversation naturally turned to purseholders. Which reminded me that I had yet to post on this particular holder, which comes in all sorts of fresh and clean designs. Slip it in your purse, and then the next time you find yourself glancing around, trying to decide if the floor is really that dirty, you’ll remember you have it, and voila! You are the picture of preparation. And your purse stays safe and clean.

Lumber Jane Jacket by Billabong

Berit Thorkelson — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 13:31:00 +0000

This one’s for the ladies who insist on bringing a little style to the campground. Just remember to get a size large enough to accommodate your Under Armour, and maybe even a hoodie. Cold is not cute.