After months and months strung together on the road, it becomes quite easy to nail down the possessions you’re really thankful that you bought and brought. When I was thinking about my top 6, some came as a surprise and were actually items I almost didn’t bring. But travel turns you into a bit of Read Post
Packing For Long-Term Travel: His Top Six Necessities
Last year we put a spotlight on six odd items we were packing for our round-the-world trip. Now that we’ve been on the road for eight months, we have a pretty solid idea of what is useful (i.e.: the things we kept) and what had to go (and did!). To keep to the theme of Read Post
Am I a Backpacking Hoarder?
We’ve spent the last 70 days on the move. To continue traveling light and stretch our savings for as long as possible, we abide by a strict no souvenir rule. There are two exceptions: if we would feel strong regret by not making a purchase (no object has yet had this powerful effect on us) Read Post
Final Pre-Departure Hurdles
“Happy hour this week?” Can’t. “Why?” I’m planning a round-the-world trip. Ok, so I don’t use this excuse with my close friends, but they already know not to invite me. Every night out eats up time and money, and Mike and I need plenty of both. The end of 2011 marked the end of late Read Post
In Our Packs: The Odd Six
Looking through the packing list porn online, you see the same usual travel items: duct tape, shower shoes, plug adapter, silk sleep sack, quick-dry towels and on and on go the lists. But then there are products that stand out and make you wonder, “Why in the hell are they bringing that?” or, hopefully, “Brilliant!” Read Post