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Awesome Blog Alert: 'I Am Packed'

JetSetCD — 2012-02-09T15:30:26-05:00

What'd you pack? It's not a question you ask your friends and family when it comes time to zip up the bags and head on out on a trip; it's a question asked by a curious traveling public, of every traveler ever. Yeah, we want to see inside your suitcase or duffel, and though it's true that most of the time it's to compare packing prowess, it's also because the world enjoys stuff.

Without further ado, let us introduce the Air New Zealand-backed photoblog I Am Packed, which has one purpose: to feature the well laid-out contents of a traveler's bag, plus minimal information about the person (name, age, hometown, destination). It's beautifully simple, oddly inspirational and—best of all—'they take submissions.

Their archives only go back as far as August 2011, so you won't while away the entire day scrolling down the site. We had a similar series that started in September 2011, but ended with the year (here's a post from it). This way, the magic of peeking into other people's bags continues.

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For Those Who Don't Bose, There's Always the Duty Free Headphones

juliab — 2012-02-03T14:17:33-05:00

Whatever class you're in, however spiffy you look, airline headphones suck. But if, like us, you're one of those people who class Bose as too expensive/ostentatious, we have a solution for you.

Recently, flying London-Heathrow to Vegas on British Airways, we were handed standard terrible economy headphones. We were trying to lipread Bridesmaids. It was bad. Then, after a couple of drinks and some flicking through the Duty Free catalogue, we saw these: Jivo rosewood noise reducing headphones, for �28. We were tipsy, liked the sound of rosewood, and bought them, still assuming they'd be pretty rubbish, what with them costing a fraction of Bose prices.

How We Packed for Two Weeks in Singapore, in a Single Carry-on

JetSetCD — 2012-01-24T11:15:02-05:00

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Last week when we hopped off to Singapore on the inaugural run of the Singapore Airlines A380 JFK-FRA-Sin, we tweeted a quick photo of our baggage before boarding. This is it. Yes, that's all of it for two full weeks of both business and fun; everything we need is there in an 18" four-wheel Titan hardshell carry-on and a lightweight "personal item" purse from Y-3, which comfortably fits both our laptop and DSLR.

Immediately after sending the pic, we were blasted with replies and emails wondering how we could pack so light and not be a backpacker or weekender. It's quite simple, really; practice makes perfect and we recently returned from three weeks around Thailand with almost the same set, except swapping a larger Filson Field Duffel for the Y-3 purse. See a pic of it for proof here.

In addition to practice, we pack by two rules: never roll or bunch anything (we fold flat and stack in a Flight 001 Spacepak) and if it all can't comfortably fit spaced out on a double bed, then some things still must be cut. Here's a full list of all that made it with us to Singapore in those there bags:

What's in Your Carry-on, Julia Buckley?

JetSetCD — 2011-12-20T18:13:35-05:00

Travel voyeurs, every last one of us! It's time for a new series wherein you show off what you're working with. That is, what necessities make it into your carry-on bag. Want to be featured? It's crazy simple. Shoot us an email with a nice big photo of your bag contents and a little bit about why they have pride of place in your carry-on. And of course include your Twitter handle if you so desire.

Next up in the series after peeking into the bags of illustrious travelers, we've got yet another: Julia Buckley, Deputy Editor of the new UK version of crazy-popular luxury hotel flash sale site Jetsetter.

First things first. I’m unlike most pro travelers because I travel heavy (hair straighteners! Asthma inhalers! Maxidress in case of impromptu black tie event!) so I virtually always check a bag, if not two. I realize this is anathema to most of the other people who’ve contributed their own bag contents this series, but if I didn’t, I wouldn’t have things like lamps from Mormon thrift stores, Vegas slot machine signs, lifesize cut-outs of Barack Obama and 1950s milk bottles in my living room.
Anyways, that means my carry-on is more or less limited to the things I need for the flight, plus thievable equipment. I’m swapping Christmas in London for Vegas and New Mexico in three days time, and this is what I’ll be taking:

What's in Your Carry-on, Sammual James McLoughlin?

JetSetCD — 2011-12-13T17:15:01-05:00

Next up in the series after peeking into the bags of illustrious travelers, we've got yet another: Sammual James McLoughlin, Editor of the mobile technology blog PalmAddict.

As I am lucky to travel on a frequent basis from Manchester, UK to cities such as Rio de Janeiro and New York City, I like to ensure that I travel light and as efficiently as possible so that my travels are free of hassle. I only take carry-on; waiting for luggage stowed away uses time. I take the following with me:

· Marks & Spencer Travel holdall: It's a couple of years old, it's robust and it can be wheeled anywhere and there is enough space to carry clothing that suits the climate of the city I am visiting. Luggage label courtesy of my gold elite status with Continental Airlines.
· Macbook Air: Allows me to update my website and stay up to date with work email.
· iPad: Possibly the greatest gadget I have owned to date. Loaded with my own choice of films in case I am bored of inflight entertainment.

Holiday Shopping, Airbus-Style

jetflyboy — 2011-12-08T09:41:58-05:00

Earlier this week we gave you a gift guide that was all-things-Boeing. We figured we could share the love for those aviation enthusiasts that have a thing for Airbus aircraft as well.

The Airbus website as whole has a sleeker feel, but at first glance it doesn't offer as much variety. Nonetheless, if you've already completed your collection of Airbus family coffee mugs, here are some other gift options:

How Dita Von Teese Survives Holiday Travel

MsRebecca — 2011-12-07T14:14:46-05:00

No one travels quite like Dita Von Teese travels. So, when the burlesque star was jaunting across America recently, promoting her new 'My Cointreau Travel Essentials' bar, we cornered her to ask some burning travel questions--tips that may just get us through this month of holiday travel insanity.

Jaunted: What are your beauty travel essentials?
Dita:I always have my lipstick, lip pencil, powder and moisturizer.