On January 16, 2010 I took off on a 9 month adventure around the world that added 13 new stamps on my passport and introduced me to the indefinite travel lifestyle. As you can see from the above image and my massive travel fashion mistake, this was way before...
September is the backpackers month on TFG and we’re going to take a look at the different items a traveler might need when planning long term travel. How to Pack for Long Term Travel If you’re going on a RTW trip you probably be...
When you’re hitting the road there are a few extra things you need to take care of. Get some USD, Euro, or GBP to have on hand in case of an emergency, let your bank and credit cards know you’ll be traveling, and don’t forget about your electronic trip...
In today’s Wanderlust Wednesdays I share a nearly disastrous packing mistake: I forgot to buy tampons before a MAJOR diving trip. Why Tampons & Komodo Dragons Don’t Mix Normally, this isn’t a major problem. In fact,...
10 STEPS TO PACKING FOR A LONG TRIP To help simplify the packing process, we’ve created this 10 step packing guide for a long trip. Make this your first stop when planning your next trip. And don’t forget to download your free packing checklist!...
Recently, Tammy Lowe wrote a helpful post on What to Wear in Brazil and it reminded me of a rather unpleasant experience from not wearing the right (amount) of clothing. In this case, it wasn’t what I wore that was the problem. It was what I didn’t wear. With...
How do you choose your travel clothing? Is it about style? Color? Fabric? Well, consider these three points together and you’ll get Adea – great layering clothes for travel. Over the past year I’ve had the opportunity to test out several of...
South America is an incredible continent with so much to offer the adventurous traveler. I originally visited in 2008 with G Adventures and did a Brazil/Argentina tour followed by a separate tour to Peru – a fantastic trip! Traveling to South America? In...
Several readers have previously asked me how to travel with jewelry when you go abroad. Read on to learn several tips to consider when traveling with jewelry. Scroll down to win a pair of luxury earrings from Toby Pomeroy! How to Travel with Jewelry – 3...
The Galapagos Islands feel like a place that is literally out of this world, with animal species and plants that are endemic to only this incredible little corner of the planet. Find out what to pack with this Galapagos packing list for cruise and island...