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    Rainbow Shops Plus-Size Clothing Review

    November 13, 2021 /

    Like many individuals, I’ve been living in sweatpants, t-shirts, and hoodies since March 2020. But as we are preparing to return to a new “normal”, our work attire is changing. With a small budget in mind, I opted to check…

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  • Lifestyle

    How To Succeed as an Online Student

    March 24, 2020 /

    I have been an online student for the last 3 years. In fact, I completed my graduate degree this past December from Boston University all online! So as the world moves to protect one another during a pandemic many students…

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  • Lifestyle,  United States

    Plus Size Shopping for Men in New York City

    December 27, 2019 /

    Like a lot of men, I absolutely hate shopping, especially for clothes.  Between trying to find something you like and the different size variations that may or may not fit, it’s an unpleasant experience all around.  I even hate t-shirts…

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  • Lifestyle,  Uncategorized

    I rarely “love” food

    September 15, 2019 /

    Nine years ago I studied abroad over my final semester in college. That experience is what started the travel bug for me, but the one thing I took away the most what how unenthusiastic I come across when it involves…

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  • Boogie Boards for Plus Size Riders
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    Boogie Boards for Plus Size Individuals

    August 18, 2019 /

    If you grew up near a beach, here in the United States at least, you might be accustomed to seeing kids and adults using what many call boogie boards. In some parts of the country, they are known also as…

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  • Lifestyle,  United States

    Where to find Plus Size Clothing around Virginia Beach

    August 7, 2019 /

    As we planned out our road trip through Virginia one of my goals was to help determine where other travelers can find plus size clothing. Growing up the beach and boardwalk was a staple in summertime adventures. The shop windows…

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  • Lifestyle

    Where to find Plus Size Clothing Around the World

    July 20, 2019 /

    As plus-size individuals one thing we wish we could do while traveling is experiencing the joy of finding new and unique pieces to add to our wardrobe while traveling. But we have found it can sometimes be difficult to do…

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  • Lifestyle,  United States

    4 Unique Places to Shop for Plus Size in Philadelphia

    March 26, 2019 /

    Visiting Philadelphia and want to know where to shop for plus-size clothing? Here are some unique places to go shopping for plus-size clothing while visiting the historic city. Alice Alexander 4056 Ridge Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19129 $$$ View this post…

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  • Lifestyle,  United States

    15 Places to Shop for Women’s Plus Size Clothes in New York City

    March 15, 2019 /

    I will be honest, I don’t have the best fashion sense, I would say my style is more “plain Jane, girl next door” than anything you might see floating on IG these days. But that doesn’t mean I can’t wish…

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  • Lifestyle,  Travel Adventures

    Traveling While Overweight

    August 31, 2018 /

    Obesity and weight is a worldwide problem. WHO (n.d.) notes that there are approximately 1 billion people who are overweight around the globe. In America alone, over 70% of the adult population is categorized as overweight (CDC, n.d.) and 39% of…

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Hi! We are Melissa and Peter, the duo that makes up The Portly Passengers. We hope that you find the information here on this site useful for making your travel decisions as a plus-size traveler. If you are interested in learning more about our adventures don't forget to follow us on one of our many social pages.

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