Hi, !

Quick note: I just noticed my friends Jason and Travis have launched their Tortuga backpack giveaway contest!  

I travel a lot, so it's important to me to have a comfortable, high-quality piece of luggage to take with me around the world.  I've tried a lot of things, but the Tortuga backpack is my favorite by FAR!  It's the only luggage I use now.  The only downside: it's pretty expensive. *cough*$300*cough*  I had to save up for mine, and it was totally worth it.

But Jason and Trav are running a giveaway right now and if you win, it could be yours, free!  Thought you'd like to know!

What makes the Tortuga backpack so great? 

• It's designed to maximize the space you're allowed for a carry-on item. 
• It's big enough that you may never need to check a bag again! 
• It has tons of great features, like adjustability to accommodate a range of body sizes, comfortable padding, waterproof fabric in case you get caught in a rainstorm, and lots of pockets to organize your stuff.

...and that's to name just a few things.  

If you're skeptical about packing light, check out this article:  Top 10 Benefits of Traveling With Carry-On Luggage Only.  

Trust me, as someone who's done it many different ways, carry-on-only travel with a good backpack is infinitely more enjoyable. 

So jump on this Tortuga backpack giveaway!  I'll be jealous (but happy for you) if you get it for free.  Good luck!

Happy Travels!

Lily Ann Fouts
Helping teachers travel the world!
www.TravelBeyondExcuse.com

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