<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[LJanelTravels]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ljaneltravels]]></description><link>https://www.ljaneltravels.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 19:22:25 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.ljaneltravels.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[10 Packing Tips for International Trips]]></title><description><![CDATA[Packed and ready for a long trip! This is all I need for a nine night, eight day international summer trip: a backpack and a tote bag. Why? It saves money by allowing me to fly economy on nearly any airline overseas. It saves worry by not having to check luggage that can get lost. It saves time as I'm able to immediately exit the airport after passport controls, bypassing the busy baggage claim area. And it saves me the aggravation of rolling suitcases over bumpy cobblestone streets, hills,...]]></description><link>https://www.ljaneltravels.com/post/10-packing-tips-for-international-trips</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68ce2dc0860daee44b341f80</guid><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 22:00:12 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d33ffe_daf82578982046bfa103e2713b23f9f8~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>L. Janel</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[5 Secrets to Finding Great Lodging]]></title><description><![CDATA[Here are my top five secrets to finding a place you'll love when you travel. Pay special attention to #4!]]></description><link>https://www.ljaneltravels.com/post/5-secrets-to-finding-great-lodging</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a78ba192ea6eb4d2c6fa65d</guid><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 04:52:53 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d33ffe_0ed366c8bab44364b68db8a76b9960ae~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>L. Janel</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Petrified... Or Enjoying the Ride?]]></title><description><![CDATA[I was terrified. I had not been on a horse since the overnight summer camp I attended in elementary school. Back then, all the horses were bound together by a single rope held by a patient, elder leader. This time, I was in Puerto Rico and the "leader" consisted of some young men and children - yes, children - who were speaking only in Spanish as they galloped by. There was no rope tying the horses together and the horse I was on seemed like it had his own agenda, including walking away from...]]></description><link>https://www.ljaneltravels.com/post/petrified-or-enjoying-the-ride</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a6eaac1879f0041e5067470</guid><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 16:00:11 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d33ffe_78afe06ac9114e11afeecd73eff4d419~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_640,h_452,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>L. Janel</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[VIDEO TOUR: The Baray Villa at Sawasdee Village (Phuket, Thailand)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Easily in my top two (if not the best) of all hotels I've stayed in, here's a peek at the Baray Villa two-story suite I stayed in March 2025 at Sawasdee Village in Phuket. This opulent space is affordable luxury with an ambience and amenities that will have you feeling like royalty. Now, at the time I recorded this video, I did not know how to correctly pronounce the name of the hotel‍♀️. That said, I hope you'll get a sense of the beauty and the bliss that came with our stay. Want to see...]]></description><link>https://www.ljaneltravels.com/post/video-tour-the-baray-villa-at-sawasdee-village-phuket-thailand</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a6e3c952aa0dd3fa1656fbb</guid><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 19:39:01 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d33ffe_0c9fb1f657a0475f8fbaa4d13219acdc~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>L. Janel</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[HOTEL HIGHLIGHTS: Sawasdee Village (Phuket, Thailand)]]></title><description><![CDATA[I traveled to Phuket, Thailand in March 2025. Along with my husband and a family friend, we navigated humidity, heat and hordes of tourists. This was the overwhelmingly crowded beach near our hotel. We stayed all of 10 minutes. What I enjoyed most about this trip were our excursions and, especially, our hotel, Sawasdee Village Resort &#38; Spa. (Look for separate posts detailing our Phuket itinerary). Here, I want to offer a deeper look at where we stayed and why Sawasdee Village has easily...]]></description><link>https://www.ljaneltravels.com/post/hotel-highlights-sawasdee-village-phuket-thailand</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68ce2ee3860daee44b34219a</guid><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 19:38:33 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d33ffe_1b9ac86b2e664fa096f58db1784b340e~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>L. Janel</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dream. Plan. Go.]]></title><description><![CDATA[With intentional planning and an open mind, dream travel destinations can be within your reach. I share insights, itineraries, resources, reviews and more from my trip experiences. My hope is that you'll be inspired to begin planning your own budget-friendly journeys around the globe. Bookmark, subscribe, share, and get your travel bags ready!]]></description><link>https://www.ljaneltravels.com/post/dream-plan-go</link><guid isPermaLink="false">686f474e132178ebc9fb4c0b</guid><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 05:47:33 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d33ffe_6aa0acd181484fc29bacbc3c0ce3294c~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_702,h_367,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>L. Janel</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>