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Have Bags, Will Travel: Trips and Tales — Memoirs of an Over-Packer by [D.G. Kaye, Talia Leduc]

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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.

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September 16, 2015
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"An honest MUST-READ memoir (psst...itWILL fit in your carry-on tote or purse!) filled with solid advice for theuninitiated and nostalgia for the seasoned traveler. An endearing whirlwindjaunt with the humor, wit, and good ol' common sense we've come to expect fromthe fiery-haired shopaholic author, D.G. Kaye!"--Deborah A. Bowman, advancedclinical psychological hypnotherapist (ACPH), author of the Denny RyderParanormal 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 Manand Desprite Measures, a Caledonian Sprite urban fantasy

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D.G. Kaye is the author of Conflicted Hearts, Meno-What? A Memoir, Words We Carry, Have Bags, Will Travel, and P.S. I Forgive You. She is anonfiction writer of memoirs about life experiences, matters of the heart andwomen's issues.

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B015HP1R6S
Publication date ‏ : ‎ September 16, 2015
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 1772 KB
Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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Print length ‏ : ‎ 90 pages
Lending ‏ : ‎ Enabled

Best Sellers Rank: #1,935,134 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- #1,371 in Two-Hour Humor & Entertainment Short Reads
- #1,735 in Two-Hour Travel Short Reads
- #2,098 in Humor Essays (Kindle Store)

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Robbie Cheadle

A lovely book which is a light and amusing read

Reviewed in the United States on March 17, 2018

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This amusing memoir by D.G. Kaye is all about the difficulties faced by a shopaholic whose idea of travel centers largely around shopping and getting all her fantastic purchases home without paying excess baggage costs. I could relate to this book really well because I am both of the things the author is; I am a germ fanatic and I love to shop. My shopping also comprises of bulky objects because I collect antique and vintage dolls and books. Have you ever tried to pack three teddy bears, two porcelain dolls, gifts for everyone you know and about twenty vintage books into your return suitcase without it being overweight? I have so I can relate to D.G. Kaye's weakness for shoes and having to get them back home.

I really laughed at the descriptions of trying to make do with the tiny bathroom facilities on an overnight flight without touching anything. I recently bought my Aunt, who was travelling overnight to Dubai, a pair of soft slippers to wear on the aeroplane so that she would not get dirty socks.

D.G. Kaye has traveled to some interesting places, and it was entertaining to read about some of them and see them through the eyes of a shopper who is focusing mainly on what she can buy. Her reflections on Las Vegas, a city I have never visited, were particularly interesting.

A lovely book which is a light and amusing read.

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Terri

A Useful, Entertaining Read!

Reviewed in the United States on March 8, 2017

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What I love about this novella-length book beside the fact that it’s a fast, entertaining read, is Kaye’s hilarious look inward at herself and her serious addiction to shopping. Her book reads like a series of fun blog posts, highlighting her signature, conversational style, while sharing useful travel information!
A seasoned traveler (well, except the over-packing part—but life is short, right?), Kaye deftly reminisces her early days of travel when life was simple and “travel was a joy.” (Before TSAs!). She then describes how her obsessive shopping habit has created the need for smart packing and planning.
With everything she has purchased over the years, one would guess she has an extra house for all her goodies! Kaye’s love for travel and adventure is evident as she shares hilarious exploits and nail-biting moments on her many trips that include London, Paris, Venezuela, the Greek Islands, and on to Las Vegas and Arizona.
Kaye shares valuable advice for navigating airport security, planning for purchases and dealing with germs. Her idea of packing sockettes in her purse to wear through the TSA line after removing her shoes is brilliant. Kaye’s chapter “Admitted Germ Freak” resonates with all of us as we hear more of the dirt, grime and germs associated with hotel rooms, public restrooms, and restaurants.

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Colleen M. Chesebro

Numerous times, I found myself wishing that I had been on some of these trips with the author...

Reviewed in the United States on May 22, 2018

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Have Bags, Will Travel is a humorous memoir written by the transcendent shopper and traveler, Canadian author, D.G. Kaye. Be prepared for hilarity as she relates her travails with customs agents and international flights, while she bemoans the capacity limits of her baggage.

Her love of shopping is a recurring theme in her writing resulting in some of the funniest pieces in the book. Imagine you and your best friend traipsing all over Paris, literally wearing holes in the soles of your shoes while looking for the best deals. A great excuse to buy more shoes, right? Classic D.G. Kaye!

The author shares her adventures in much the same way she would if you were her best friend laughing over a glass of wine. Her voice is genuine, drawing the reader into her escapades. Numerous times, I found myself wishing that I had been on some of these trips with the author... if you could stand all the laughter.

Preparing for a trip? Include this book in your carry on baggage. You'll be glad you did!

MY RATING:
Character Believability: 5
Flow and Pace: 5
Reader Engagement: 5
Reader Enrichment: 5
Reader Enjoyment: 5
Overall Rate: 5 out of 5 STARS
Have Bags, Will Travel: Trips and Tales - Memoirs of an Over-Packer

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Marsha Ingrao

Traveling Hints from the School of Hard Knocks

Reviewed in the United States on December 8, 2016

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D.G. Kaye loves to travel and offers traveling hints and funny stories to make traveling easier for you. Have Bags, Will Travel Tips and Tales - Memoirs of an Over-packer just came out. This short, easy-to-read essay is perfect for the short plane ride or quick train trip.

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

D.G. Kaye has a long history of loving to shop when she travels. We all want to bring back something from our traveling. Right? But how much is too much? And how do we get it through customs?

D.G. Kaye packed and traveled differently in the past. How has she coped with the many changes in the travel industry? Has airport security threatened her travel buying? As you will see, she offers creative tricks to pack and still have fun shopping.

Follow D.G. Kaye and her friends as she travels to Paris, London, Las Vegas, Greece, Venezuela, and Arizona. Pay attention to her traveling hints about locations to visit. For example, she describes her reaction to the transition from old Vegas to today's Vegas.

Have you ever traveled in a garbage can lid? Find out how it's done, and what to wear!

Ever break a foot while traveling? It happened to D.G. and another friend of mine, too. Bad memories are often the funniest, and make the trip memorable.

Whether or not you love germs, D.G. Kaye will entertain you with her germy experiences traveling at home and abroad.

I absotively recommend Have Bags, Will Travel.

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OlgaNM

Therapeutic for travellers as it shows you it could be worse!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 30, 2017

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Although I’ve been travelling more than I used to in recent years, mostly for family reasons, I cannot say I’m a seasoned traveller or one who knows all the tricks of the trade. I get annoyed by the queues at the airport, like most of us, and I always discover I’ve left something in my hand luggage that shouldn’t be there, even after checking.
Reading this book I realised that perhaps I shouldn’t complain. I am not obsessed with germs (thankfully), I’m not a big shopper, I don’t wear make-up and although I’ve managed sometimes to pack too many things, I haven’t had to carry three suitcases all by myself. The author of this very short book has all those things against her. She also remembers the good old days when travelling was more glamorous and the airlines weren’t so strict with weight limits and didn’t insist on packing the clients as if they were sardines. That for sure must add to the frustration, as at least quite a few of us have nothing to compare it with and know no better, only degrees of discomfort.
D. G. is a woman with a great sense of humour and writes the book as if she were sharing anecdotes around a table with some friends. She wonders why she always gets picked up for searching at the airport (she tries to go unnoticed but there are limits to her attempts at invisibility) and is happy to confess to her fears, her crazy shopping sprees, and her failed best-laid plans. I was particularly interested in her reflection about how Las Vegas had changed. She describes her first trip there as a fascinating experience, when you landed in the desert and the hotels were the only oases in it and is disappointed by how much it has changed. I’ve only visited once and not being a gambler either, found that although its location was very convenient, it wasn’t the place I had read about. It’s difficult to fight commercialisation and consumerism and nobody can stop “progress” but perhaps there’s more to be lost than to be gained by some of the changes we’re implementing.
This is not a guide to travelling or packing (although there are a few wise words of advice at the end), but, as the subtitle indicates, a memoir of some of the writer’s trips. It could be extremely therapeutic if you’re going travelling as you’ll have the comfort of knowing that things could always get so much more complicated. You’ll end up with a smile on your face and you might also pick up a tip or two.

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Cherryl

Overpackers United!!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 27, 2019

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This might have been one of the shortest books I’ve read in a while, with some of the chapters being only two pages long, in fact I was really disappointed when I saw how thin it was, but as they say – size isn’t everything, and it was way better than I expected.

If you're team 'never travel light' you'll find a lot of comfort in this book.

This shopaholic author chats away about her travel traumas, random experiences and funny thoughts; it’s as though she’s sitting with you in your living room having cosy natter. I found myself nodding along to much of what she shared about her travel experiences, though I think she sounds a lot worse than me when it comes to shopping and excess luggage.

Thankfully I haven’t been ruthlessly interrogated by customs or witnessed my suitcase coming round the baggage carousel broken and wide open “like an open sandwich”, what a nightmare!!

Turning into a contortionist when using plane toilets – oh yes, every time, and also when I’m trying to turn around in the plane aisle without knocking a few people out in the process!

The joys of travel!!!

‘Have Bags, Will Travel’ is a quick, easy and fun read that’s sure to put a smile on your face!

Kevin Cooper

Delightful Coffee Talk

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 17, 2017

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I headlined this review as delightful coffee talk because it reminded me of the many times my best friend, Lilly and I sat outside a coffee store in a popular shopping area enjoying pleasant conversation. We too would laugh about the ridiculous things one puts up with compared to how things used to be. One could actually imagine being sat across the table from D.G has she shares her travel experiences.

My favourite part is when she shares her experiences of Las Vegas. Having been there several times it really resonated, and I was also intrigued by visions of a much earlier Vegas for me.

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Annika

Travel Moments from the Funny to the Profound - BRILLIANT!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 23, 2017

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This is a delightful book is all about travelling!

The author writes with a deft quick-witted skill of her numerous adventures and misadventures whilst travelling with many problems involving her purchases abroad and trying to return them home. Her powers of persuasion should have landed her a job on the diplomatic crop!

Within the light-hearted elements, there are however profound and moving snippets from her various trips, I particularly enjoyed learning how Las Vegas, a popular destination for the author, has transformed over the decades. Furthermore, we glimpse deeper into her life and the troubles from her childhood. I loved this book; I could relate to many events from my own travels and my only criticism is that it is far too short...I just wanted more! I can highly recommend this book.

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Wilma Lettings

Compelling and essential travel reading.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 15, 2015

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After years of working in the travel industry I can only second many of Kaye's pointed observations and comic descriptions of travels past and present. Much of what we endure to travel these days seems to defy logic and Kaye has a qitty way of putting things as well as a sharp, observing mind.
There are many hilarious moments as the author is stuck in customs at an airport in Venezuela, Canada or out in London and the Champs Elysee. Very enjoyable, pretty accurate and useful, thanks to the many tips at the end of the book.
Compelling and essential travel reading.

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