Welcome to The Packed Bag
#RoadTestingTheWorld™
This site is dedicated to road testing anything and everything that can be experienced while travelling: from destinations, accommodations and attractions to products that help you travel smarter.
Linda Bentley AKA The Packed Bag lives a 100% mobile lifestyle, always on the go, travelling from country to country, constantly circling the globe (in the most eco-way possible).
Creating her famous Challenges is a way of keeping things interesting.
“A lifelong 'frugalista,' I believe in travelling longer for less. Here you’ll find tips and tricks that can give you the best value for your money and time.”
You’ll find our destination Know&Go Guides™ to help you plan your visits, product reviews on essential kit for your travels and experiential essays on the Notes from the Road page plus all the Challenges coming up and completed.
The added bonus of Google Reviews means everyone can benefit from her travels.
Linda is most famous for travelling through all 50 US states in 50 weeks, becoming the first to do so.
Her e-book of the The USA 50/50 Challenge is available now on Amazon!
“I travel a lot… I hate having my life disrupted by routine.”
– Caskie Stinnett
Feedback from our tourism hosts
--- What a fantastic article! Thank you so much for the kind words. I just shared it on our Facebook page and tagged our partners and the state agency on it. Much respect to you!! - Shelly Harms, Public Relations Director, Visit Sheboygan
--- What a fantastic article! Thank you so much for the kind words. I just shared it on our Facebook page and tagged our partners and the state agency on it. Much respect to you!! - Shelly Harms, Public Relations Director, Visit Sheboygan
--- Thanks for sharing! I’ll be sure to pass it along to your hosts. I’m so glad you enjoyed the trip! - Amy Nesler, Stewardship & Communications Manager, San Juan Islands Visitors Bureau
--- Thanks for sharing! I’ll be sure to pass it along to your hosts. I’m so glad you enjoyed the trip! - Amy Nesler, Stewardship & Communications Manager, San Juan Islands Visitors Bureau
--- This is fantastic! Thank you for making us a part of your trip and writing this great blog. We will definitely share it! - Amanda Roll, Visit Laurel & Jones County
--- This is fantastic! Thank you for making us a part of your trip and writing this great blog. We will definitely share it! - Amanda Roll, Visit Laurel & Jones County
Where in the world is
The Packed Bag today?
Sydney, Australia
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