Gail Carriger and Piper J. Drake discuss preferred qualities in a travel tote. But first! Gail and Piper answer a sensitive listener question with honest recommendations, frank discussion, and travel whammy stories.

Note: This episode has been rescued from the limbo of episodes lost in unexpected hiatus and was recorded over a year ago, possibly two.

Piper's Tote

• Ultra slim laptop backpack with a section with a grid of elastic bands for organization

Gail's Tote

• A rigid sided, small tote that fits under any underseat space for US or EU travel

Gadgets!

Piper's Recommedation: Period panties

Gail's Recommendation: Heavy flow pads for delicate skin such as U by Kotex

Shoutouts!

Gail's Shoutouts: Old Fashioned Cupcake by by Sagan, Sagan

Piper's Shoutouts: Love Destiny (บุพเพสันนิวาส)

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Special thanks to Kelly for editing this episode!

Thanks for listening. Travel smart. Pack the snacks!

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Gail Carriger and Piper J. Drake discuss the massive life challenges that drove us into unintended hiatus before diving enthusiastically into discussing our top 5 foods on the go, specifically foods we either pack to go on adventure or foods we immediately look for upon arrival at our destination.

Gail's Top 5

• Hard Boiled Egg
• Chocolate Soy Milk
• Trader Joe's Peanut Butter Rice Crispy Treats (in and out of stock)
• Cheetos (or Chex Mix)
• Onigiri

Piper's Top 5

• Hard Boiled Egg
• Protein Powder - shoutout to Boba Tea Protein
• Tofu
• Tinned Fish
• Yokult Drinkable Yogurt

Gadgets! (or coping mechanisms)

Perfume - Gail's been exploring scents that bring her joy. Piper now plans to introduce Gail to a Thai based perfumes: Butterfly Thai Perfumes

Lipcare - Piper's been exploring lip glosses and lip balms from Korean, Japanese, and Thai beauty brands. Gail loves lip oils, recommending brands like Versed.

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Thanks for listening. Travel smart. Pack the snacks!

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Gail Carriger and Piper J. Drake briefly check back in regarding their unplanned hiatus to assure listeners of their (imminent) return.

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Thanks for listening. Travel smart. Pack the snacks!

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