Getting around a city can be tough and stressful while traveling. So I often advice using public transportation, especially when visiting a large city. Using the public transportation can be efficient, inexpensive, and a great way to see the city. Now the metro is a fashion accessory. Check out these metro inspired mementos, a fun souvenirs for your last trip.

Katie Holmes was recently seen with a similar New York Metro Map, $23.00








Find lots of city map and metro inspired jewlery like this Paris Metro Earrings & Ring Available by AnastasiaBijoux on Etsy, $26.00








Amy Adams in Julie & Julia wore this sterling silver NYC Vintage Token Necklace, $75.00










This creative Tokyo Railroad Calendar comes with 5 different post-it-notes colors to mark upcoming events, $15,000.00 KRW or about $12.91 USD








I love this Ultra Matte Cuff of the New York metro lines I think it would make a great holiday or b-day present by Designhype, $25.00

One of the most essential things to bring on a trip is a great book. Any trip is guaranteed to have long waiting periods on an airplane, bus, or train. I find the best to bring is a shorter lightweight paperback.

This last year I’ve had the opportunity to read a couple great books that I found are perfect for travel. Each book was easy to read, and involved people traveling to discover more about themselves and the world.

Great Books for Traveling: In no particular order

Into the Wild, by Jon Krakauer
Chris, otherwise know as Alex, ditches graduate school and the conventional life to become a tramp and search for the meaning of life across North America, which he discovers too late.






The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society, by Mary Ann Shaffer and Annie Barrows
After World War II a female writer begins a conversation with the literary society on the English island of Guernsey. She travels there to write their story of the German occupation and finally lives her own real-life story.






Three Cups of Tea: One Man’s Mission to Promote Peace… One School at a Time, by Greg Mortenson
An American climber, Greg Mortenson, rescued by a small village in Pakistan promises to build a school. The one turns into fifty-five. An inspiring story of his sometimes dangerous adventures in the Middle East and the peace-making effect of educating youth.




Austenland, by Shannon Hale
After a series of failed relationships, a New York Graphic Designer, Jane heads to England to immerse herself in a Regency-era resort to conquer her Darcy issues.








The Secret Life of Bees, by Sue Monk Kidd
To escape her harsh father and to learn the truth of her mother’s life, Lilly Owens, runs away, lead by a Black Madonna, to the home of three sisters, who give her a loving home while she discovers her mother’s history.








For this Thanksgiving epic journey I am taking along The Help by Kathryn Stockett. Which I can’t wait to start.

What great book are you looking forward to diving into this holiday season?

Jet set this fall in these cute year-round totes.

Perfect for your Thanksgiving and Christmas traveling. I have my eyes on the darling Alligator Chainlink Tote by Saltbox for this Thanksgiving trip to Chandler, AZ. Christmas is still up in the air either Machu Picchu in Peru or maybe Casablanca, Morracco? Got a great idea? Let me know!

1. Transport Weekender, $245, flight001.com |  2. Xhilaration Tote in yellow, $22, target.com |  3. Hollywood Intuition Large Satchel in Orange, $18, target.com |  4. Elaine Turner Terah, $109, piperline.com  |  5. Chinese Laundry 50670, $104, piperlime.com |  6. Alligator Chainlink by Saltbox, $55, popdeluxe.net