Best Gifts for Travelers 2017
As the holidays come upon us, far too quickly, it seems, Steph and I wanted to give our loyal readers some ideas for their holiday wishlists! Whether you’re a traveler …
Packing Lists
Best Carry On Luggage: Because Backpacking Isn’t Forever
It has happened. I’ve finally gotten to the point in my life where a backpack is not my preferred way to pack my belongings when traveling and may not be …
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The Best Travel Backpack for Your Next Adventure
I recently had a friend ask me for suggestions for a backpack for her move to Southeast Asia coming up. I spent a year living in Bangkok, Thailand myself and …
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Empower Yourself! 25 Books to Inspire You to Travel in the New Year
I’m not really one for New Year’s Resolutions, but I do think January is a golden time to motivate you and choose your direction for the rest of the year. …
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Experiences Not Things: 7 Fantastic Holiday Gift Experiences for Travelers
I’m always psyched when I read that Millennials value experiences over things. It’s definitely true that the memories of an amazing trip can bring you far more happiness over a …
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5 Things You Shouldn’t Bring On A Long-Term Trip (And What You Should Bring Instead)
When I went to Southeast Asia, I’ll be honest, I lugged around a ton of useless junk. About a month in I realized how awful of a packing job I’d …
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Vacation Rental Checklist: 7 Things To Bring Along to Enhance Your Rental Experience
Staying in a vacation rental is the next best thing to being at home when you’re on the road, and I mean that in the best way possible. There is …
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6 Multipurpose Essential Travel Items That You Should Always Pack
As backpackers, we challenge ourselves to travel as lightly as possible. So, when we’re faced with pricey high-tech organizational systems, quick-dry this and that, and other expensive travel novelties, it’s …
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Packing for Southeast Asia: What to Bring and What to Leave at Home
Packing for any trip is often more challenging than it initially seems. You don’t want to drag around more luggage than you actually need, but it’s also frustrating to manage …
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Packing for Long-Term Travel
In the days leading up to my Southeast Asia trip, I was a total mess. Clothes were strewn across the room, my bag a disorganized chaos of toiletries, chargers, and …
Tips for Packing Light: Life in a Carry-On
I am, by nature, not very good at packing light. When I go somewhere, I think of every possible thing I could need for my trip and try to shove …
Travel Necessities: The 6 Things I Always Pack
I’m not really into doing gear reviews (except to rave about the elusive amazing travel purse), despite the massive amount of solicitations that end up in my inbox. I mean, …