<?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[Brunette About Town]]></title><description><![CDATA[Blog about travel, living, working, and everything California from a writer & artist living in L.A.]]></description><link>https://www.brunette-about-town.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 14:15:27 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.brunette-about-town.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Packing For Alaska Cruise The Backpack Version!]]></title><description><![CDATA[I got a new backpack from BIAGGI yesterday and was planning to bring it on our trip, but I had no idea just how much it would hold!...]]></description><link>https://www.brunette-about-town.com/post/packing-for-alaska-cruise-the-backpack-version</link><guid isPermaLink="false">646fa16543ae27cd6aaf4ab2</guid><category><![CDATA[Travel Tips]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 25 May 2023 18:14:56 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/72d33f_6d5f1bfd83bb43ff8310b73b00f2f89f~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Stephanie Bourbon</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What Should I Wear For An Alaska Cruise? ]]></title><description><![CDATA[This is something that I see DAILY in FB groups for cruises, so I am writing this to help you make the best decision for YOU. 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Tips For Success]]></title><description><![CDATA[Do you like to fly? Or do you have a fear? I see so many people stressed out about air travel. Here are some helpful tips to make it...]]></description><link>https://www.brunette-about-town.com/post/stressed-out-about-your-upcoming-flight-tips-for-success</link><guid isPermaLink="false">643dc7b0f59edc81ea47f37a</guid><category><![CDATA[Flying]]></category><category><![CDATA[Travel Tips]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 17 Apr 2023 22:51:45 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/72d33f_3b0d61db195b4c1f95910cfcaaf247b4~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_738,h_502,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Stephanie Bourbon</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How To Pack For Seven or Ten Days for an Alaska Cruise With Just Carry-On ]]></title><description><![CDATA[It can be done, and yes, even in cold weather!! 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