I’m a terrible over-packer. I need to get better about it, and I’m trying. When I went to Boston, I managed in only a backpack, which was an accomplishment for me! Though, when you think of it only being a 2-day trip, I guess not so much.

I’ve tried to juice it down to my essentials, but it’s not easy! Thought maybe you guys can dispense a word or two of wisdom for me: When you travel, what bare essentials do you take with you? Your makeup essentials especially (though i totally wouldn’t advice on more than just that)!

x
Shy

I went to Dubai last October for a week and OMG. I can’t say I had even one bad meal there. Eating time was definitely one of the highlights of my trip. Let’s start with Shakespeare and Co. café.

It’s a chain of restaurants that has also expanded itself into a pâtisserie and flower shop. The décor is very cool-granny chic – it has elegant chaises and embroidered upholstered fabric sofas for seating and crystal chandelier lighting throughout, but even more inviting is its laidback fare of paninis, pastas, pizza, coffee blends, and juice cocktails.

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