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The HPL Podcast: Smarter Packing + Confident Travel | Female Travel Gear | Trip Planning

Brooke Schoenman

Experienced world traveler, expat and Her Packing List founder, Brooke Schoenman, helps women to pack smarter and travel more confidently. Through interviews with female travelers, and insig...

Episodes

15 episodes

[015] Packing One Bag, Under 10 Pounds, to Costa Rica with Gena Urowsky

Packing carry-on only can be a challenge on its own, but to do that and under 10 pounds is a packing achievement. Gena Urowsky was inspired...

18:23Oct 14, 2015

[014] Ask HPL: How Do I Plan a Multi-Country Trip Itinerary?

Abby is unsure of how to go about planning her upcoming trip itinerary when she cannot find any sample itineraries online. This answer could...

11:56Oct 7, 2015

[013] The Re-Entry Process After a Big Trip with Brianne Miers

When you go away on a longer adventure, coming back home can be tough. You may have changed, but the world you knew before has chugged along...

38:27Sep 23, 2015

[012] Feeling Like a Backpacker Fraud

Can you wear a backpack on your travels if you’re not doing stereotypical backpacker things? We had a reader voice her concerns a while back...

09:42Sep 16, 2015

[011] New Zealand for 6 Months with Just 3000 Euro with Irene Broer

Strapped for cash but want to see the world? There are ways you can cut costs and get a real cultural experience in the process, and we expl...

32:44Sep 9, 2015

[010] Ask HPL: Do I Pack an Umbrella or Waterproof Jacket?

When traveling to destinations that tend to get more rain, is it wise to pack an umbrella? Is packing a rain jacket any better in terms of p...

08:53Sep 2, 2015

[009] Carry-On Only to Antarctica with Ali Garland

How does a 2-week cruise to Antarctica sound? Cold? How would you pack for that adventure with a couple of hot stops before and after? Ali G...

24:30Aug 26, 2015

[008] Ask HPL: How Do I Pack Bras When I Travel?

Bras were just not made for packing! This week on Ask HPL, our question comes from Tahni Hresko who is curious about the best way to pack br...

09:12Aug 19, 2015

[007] Managing 30 Days of Travel with a Full-Time Job with Katelyn Michaud

How do you balance your love of travel with a full-time job? Katelyn has mastered the art of maximizing her leave time so that her normal 10...

35:38Aug 12, 2015

[006] Ask HPL: How Can I Hide Money When I Travel?

How do you keep your important items, like money and passport, safe when traveling? This week's Ask HPL question comes from Bethany Salvon,...

10:10Aug 5, 2015

[005] Oktoberfest for Female Travelers with Caroline Eubanks

Whether you want to experience the tradition of a world famous festival, or just because you love a good beer, a trip to Oktoberfest is on t...

30:49Jul 29, 2015

[004] Ask HPL: What Shoes for Work + Pleasure Trips?

Shoes are difficult to pack, and Holly is struggling especially with which ones to bring on trips that encompass both work and play. In this...

09:28Jul 22, 2015

[003] Learning from a Costly Packing Mistake

Long time Her Packing List reader, Julie, admits to a costly packing mistake after her first big adventure overseas. She’s never told anyone...

19:47Jul 13, 2015

[002] Ask HPL: How to Own Jet Lag

Jet lag can have disastrous effects on the enjoyment level of a trip, for at least the first few days. Preparing for travel with jet lag in...

12:46Jul 13, 2015

[001] Experiencing the Extreme: Traveling Without Luggage with Theresa Christine

At Her Packing List, we talk a lot about packing light, packing your lightest bag, and taking only what you need when you travel. But could...

37:35Jul 10, 2015