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 as normal- and friends have even gotten used to not having you around. Readjustment to the daily grind can take a lot more effort than expected, and your family might not understand. We discuss the struggles of the re-entry process in this episode with Brianne Miers, along with her best insight for preparing for this difficult part of travel.

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, and it got me to thinking that others might be in the same boat of apprehension and worry. Let us talk about what is important when choosing your luggage when you travel.

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 packing light? We discuss these travel rain gear dilemmas in this episode, and even touch on what I tend to pack for rain protection when I travel.

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 Garland did just that all while going carry-on only. Have a listen for packing insights and highlights of a trip to Antarctica!

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 days is spread across 30 days of travel throughout the year. Not too shabby! We also discuss work-life balance as well as long-term travel versus short trips.

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 the itinerary. In this episode of The HPL Podcast, we chat with Caroline Eubanks about visiting Oktoberfest as a woman, including what to pack, how much money to budget, and other tips for making the most of the event.

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 you travel with no luggage whatsoever? Could you go away with nothing but your purse? Theresa Christine, a freelance writer and the blogger behind Tremendous Times, explored this extreme, and what she learned might surprise you.