Have Bags, Will Travel: Trips and Tales - Memoirs of an Over-packer

"An honest MUST-READ memoir (psst...it WILL fit in your carry-on tote or purse!) filled with solid advice for the uninitiated and nostalgia for the seasoned traveler. An endearing whirlwind jaunt with the humor, wit, and good ol' common sense we've come to expect from the fiery-haired shopaholic author, D.G. Kaye!"-Deborah A. Bowman, advanced clinical psychological hypnotherapist (ACPH), author of the Denny Ryder Paranormal Crime Series "Travel, shopping, fabulous locations-and an insider tip on where to buy the best-priced designer shoes. What more could a girl want?"-Deborah Jay, author of the epic fantasy The Prince's Man and Desprite Measures, a Caledonian Sprite urban fantasy D.G. Kaye is back, and as she reflects on some of her more memorable vacations and travel snags, she finds herself constantly struggling to keep one step ahead of the ever-changing guidelines of the airlines-with her overweight luggage in tow. Her stories alert us to some of the pitfalls of being an obsessive shopper, especially when it comes time for D.G. to bring her treasures home, and remind us of the simpler days when traveling was a breeze. In her quest to keep from tipping the scales, D.G. strives to devise new tricks to fit everything in her suitcases on each trip. Why is she consistently a target for Canada customs on her return journeys? D.G.'s witty tales take us from airports, to travel escapades with best friends, to reflections on how time can change the places we hold dear in our hearts. Her memories will entertain and have you reminiscing about some of your own most treasured journeys-and perhaps make you contemplate revamping your packing strategies.