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I scored a Tami corporate back pack on Poshmark. New with tags. Great price

I have a huge personal and carryon bag problem! lol. I’m a Lugnut and am obsessed with collecting Lug bags. The brand is known for fun, bright interiors, a designated soft lined cell pocket, a clearview zip pocket inside for makeup and the most organization I’ve seen so far. They do everything from wallets to carryon bags. But they do have so many cross bodies, totes, satchels and belt bags. I also like the Kroser underseater bag and packed 10 days of beach clothes in that and a Lug backpack!

🙋‍♀️ I have a personal bag problem too 😂

Great video - love how thoroughly you showed each bag! I recently got an "under seat" bag that is the same shape and dimensions as your Tumi and it fit under the seat on Southwest (1 flight so far) but did not fit on either of the Alaska flights I tried 😒 quite bummed because I love that shape & size!

I had the BEST time on my solo Disney trip! I would do it again in a heartbeat

Very interesting. Thank you for your honest assessment. This is really helpful information.

advice for Versailles - while you may be able to get yourself there on the train, you also need to find a bus to the palace or be up for quite a long walk. Also be prepared to stand in line for hours to actually get in. Groups are the way to go 👍

I went from zippered tote to backpack ..... but now I'm going back to zippered tote. I rarely actually wore the backpack using both straps. It was either on my carry-on with the trolley sleeve or hanging on one shoulder. The tote is just a better-looking bag. I just ordered a new carry-on today, a TravelPro Maxlite 5. With non-US carriers, weight is always an issue, and this one is a full 2 pounds lighter than my old carry-on.

feet up is a game changer!! so much more comfortable and less tiring somehow?!?

I feel seen! I’m heading to Washington DC in two weeks. I’ve had my favourite personal item bags out for a while thinking through the pros and cons of each. I’m Canadian and our personal item and carry on measurements are brutal and always the main consideration.

I have the Travelpro underseat rolling bag that I use for my main carry on as well as a 26L backpack. I can easily pack for a week even in colder weather. I am 67 years old with shoulder problems and I am able to put the travel pro in the overhead bin. My motto for traveling is “If I can’t pick it up myself, I don’t take it.”

Long bideo but worth it. I have used a Baggalini tote for years USA to Australia and elsewhere MANY times. I have loved it. Thinking about upgrading to the Away tote or Away new Everywhere bag for a little more room.

& another insightful video Jen! I had been looking at the tote bag but a colleague said it seems to be designed for women. What are your thoughts?

Well done, Jen! So helpful! I purchased the Away Bigger Carryon because of your helpful videos and now I think the tote is next! Your work is so appreciated ❤

lol...the very small oh-so-subtle "symbolisms" lol (MacBook Pro stickers)

I would love a video about how you deal with security when you travel. I thought I was careful but still managed to have two credit cards compromised on a trip to DC, even with using RFID wallets. Do you think there's any value in things like the slash resistant bags, vs maybe carrying as little as possible and keeping it very close to your body. I think too many people think of it as only being an international travel concern, but obviously it can happen anywhere. (Personally I think it's worth being that much more careful when cruising. Targeting cruiser who may have limited internet access would be a great way to get away with using a credit card for days or more before the cardholder notices.)

As a larger person, I always look for a tote with a longer handle drop. Much more comfortable and can be hands-free when needed. And the trolley sleeve is the other necessity. I use a Longchamps le Pilage in everyday life. If it had a trolley sleeve, I’d probably never need to switch.

Travelling alone is amazing! It really energizes me. With my anxiety, it’s super important to push myself outside of my comfort zone so that afterwards I can tell myself I can do hard things and they are fun!

I use a backpack from Target for about $35. It has held up to several international trips and I love that it has a lot of different compartments. It has a laptop compartment too. Just to say that it isn’t necessary to spend a lot of money for a great bag.

I still want that purple tumi backpack. 😍

Finally someone talks about the everywhere tote together with everywhere bag! Love your content! I think I’m sold on the everywhere bag, although I’m still not sure if I can have it in my arms with the shorter drop!

Love this! I’m a knitter and no one else in my life knits. There’s a big festival I wanted to go to. I knew it would bore my husband, so I went by myself instead. I filled my cup, didn’t have to worry about him, and didn’t miss out on something that I wanted to do! 10/10, would recommend (and I’m planning on going again next year!)

This is so timely Jen so thank you for taking the time to do this video. I have the Everywhere Bag and love it when using a US carrier for my personal bag. However, I’m Canadian and flying with a Canadian carrier soon. The dimensions are much smaller on our two major Canadian carriers (limited to 16 x 11 x 6). Yes, this is smaller than Easyjet and Ryanair and probably most if not all of the US ULCC! So I’ve been looking at pre-loved Tumi backpacks on Poshmark and doing some research. I hear what you’re saying about ensuring authenticity - what is confusing is that most Tumi bags have a 20 character serial “Tracer” number you can verify with Tumi while others don’t (your backpack I believe is the Tumi Calais and it apparently doesn’t). The newer backpacks such as the Celina, Carson and Halsey do so I’m patiently waiting for a great deal like you got! Have a wonderful trip!

Yes, the zip and the luggage sleeve are the must! 😎

I made the mistake of NOT trying on my outfits before my last cruise. I wasted valuable packing space on things that didn’t fit or didn’t look the way I’d imagined they would 🤦🏽‍♀️

I was a backpack person for a long time. I’ve used a tote for my last two trips and found it has worked great. Much easier to grab things in and out of. Documents, headphones etc.

I want two of the four of these bags!

Thanks for this video! I've been looking at bags, but I want something that is wheeled and not heavy as at my age I'm not interested in lifting anything over my head.

I'm putting this video up several days early because I'll be traveling next week so enjoy the early drop and I hope you love it! ALSO if you choose to look for the Tumi backpack on Poshmark really check the pictures and make sure you know what you're looking for to be sure it's not a fake because they are on there. Personally I'm always leary when it's new with tags and have better luck with actual used items.

I’m single and just returned from a 2 week solo trip to Italy. Overall I enjoyed it but not gonna lie, I felt lonely at times.

Love that dress your wearing.. So nice to see the dogs.. Your hat is gorgeous..I have many many hats,but. I also have a really small head…I have a lovely summer flopsy hat like yours but mine is a Childs hat aged 6-9 years!! That big blue tote is fabulously lush. Thankfully I’m long past menopause and mine was so easy….😊 Glad your getting better sleep,that’s so important as if your sleep is good then that really help’s EVERYTHING else. Love these sit down chit chat videos 👍🇬🇧

In regards to the lonely issue. I will be seeing or experiencing something beautiful or fun and think oh I wish my son and/or husband was here for a moment . And you're right, it passes. To me it only reaffirms my love and appreciation for them and makes reuniting that much more special.

My husband and I love WDW but he doesn't like leaving the room much before noon. If you're traveling with someone who has different schedules than you this is a good time to practice being solo in parks, restaurants, etc. I go to the parks by myself all the time when we're there. I just spent a glorious day in EPCOT in the pouring rain! I did a leisurely photo walk, hopped on one ride, ate macarons, people watched, it was wonderful. He was very happy to be cozy and dry in the room. A great way to "practice" being alone as you say. (I DO love being alone).

I am currently planning a 22 days solo trip to Disney + Cruse. Just can’t wait! And the reason is that: I just want to do whatever I want! ❤❤❤

Heading out in June solo for the Greek isles on the Dream. Same cruise you vlogged about. Loved your video and can’t wait to see it for myself.

Merino Wool really is good for travel. I recommend Unbound Merino and Wool&.

I went on a trip to Disney World by myself when I was in my 20’s. I am now 62. I can’t remember which hotel I stayed in. But I remember sitting on a bench in Fantasyland, people watching, and eating cotton candy. I had a good time. Only one awkward moment (for me) was when I was walking toward Adventureland and a man walking in the opposite direction assumed I was a Mom and said, “Can’t find them, eh?!”

This January, I took my first solo trip, and I am doing another in July! Thank you for normalizing the idea of solo travel.

I am 61 and just traveled solo to over 20 countries in 2 months and had a blast! I am an experienced traveler, but I grew even more and gained even more confidence. Learned that I am pretty much a badass!❤

I’m single so don’t have a guaranteed travel partner. Enjoy being able to have experiences that no one would ever want to do. I spent a week in NYC seeing Wagner’s Ring Cycle, 5 operas in 7 days!

We chose Riviera for our couples trip. Never stayed there with the kids & the kids have basically no interest in staying there either!

Oh Jen, I love this video so much. You are so encouraging! I have been thinking of doing a solo trip to WDW but have been nervous about the whole thing. You have really put me at ease! I’m going to look at booking something now! ❤

I really enjoyed this, thank you! I'm cruising with my husband and son to Spain on the Disney Dream this summer, and I've just booked a back-2-back for myself on the seven night cruise straight after that one. So I'll get to wave them goodbye and then stay on the ship by myself for an entire week 😱 My first proper solo trip! And this video has made me even more excited for it! ❤

I really enjoy watching your vlogs! Because of your encouragement, I took my first solo trip in January to Disney World (I’m also a DVC member). I thought I was doomed from the beginning! I was standing near the gate at my home airport and couldn’t get my bottle of Dasani open. I literally had to ask a couple passing security guards if they could open it for me (I felt better when they struggled too 😂). Then I had a layover in Atlanta which I have done many times with my husband so I knew I’d feel comfortable finding my way to the next gate. What I didn’t count on was the escalator not working. I didn’t see an elevator so I thought I could pull my carry on and underseat bag down the steps no problem. Boy was I wrong. The escalator was so steep so I felt like I needed to hold the railing with one hand but 1/4 of the way down I realized I wasn’t strong enough to carry both bags with my other hand. I was so thankful when the young man behind me offered to carry my bags down for me! Once in Orlando I took Mears to the Boardwalk where I was staying. I had a lovely evening walking around Epcot. I have never stayed in a hotel room by myself and wouldn’t you know it, someone tried to get into my room just as I was getting ready for bed! Fortunately I think they realized they had the wrong room and moved on. I piled a bunch of stuff next to the door after that. I spent most of the next day by myself until a local friend joined me that evening to go to the Moonlight Magic event at Epcot. She then stayed with me the next three nights. I don’t know that I enjoy traveling by myself but I now know that I can do it if I need or want to again. It definitely was a good confidence booster for me. I can so relate to your comment about trying to figure out who you are and what you like after raising your children. I am 55 and have spent the last 30 years revolving my life around my husband, my 3 children and now 4 grandchildren. While I may not do another DVC trip alone, I do encourage my husband to bring his golf clubs when just he and I come. I’ve found I really enjoy doing my own thing while he golfs. So far I’ve enjoyed horseback riding at Fort Wilderness and floating around the lazy river at Typhoon Lagoon. Thanks again for doing what you do. I feel like we have had a lot of similar life experiences (thyroid issues, horrible experience with a church youth group leader as a teenager, DVC to name a few). I’m always surprised when you bring things up that I am also thinking about. 😃

Mindful content - very thought provoking and inspiring. Thank you for sharing (running to book a spa retreat - for ONE).

I love Solo traveling!! I get to recharge and do ALL THE THING I ENJOY ❤ THANKS JEN for leading the way ✈️💯👍🏼🥰

Saw this book on Amazon today. Looks interesting. I don’t think I can attach a link or photo, but from the description it sounds like it would be a good read. It’s called “A weekend to change your life: find your authentic self after a lifetime of being all things to all people”. It’s by Joan Anderson who wrote “a year by the sea”. I might check it out. Has anyone read it? Joan actually took a whole year “off” and went and lived by the sea!

I really enjoyed this video. I haven’t traveled completely alone in a long time, but my last Disney World trip included several days on my own and I loved it. When you read the response of “Peace” as a reason to travel alone, that resonated with me. Thanks!