Camping Checklist for An Overnight Autumn Adventure
A fall overnight camping trip is the perfect way to enjoy the season, and usually you can expect Goldilocks weather when you’re going to hike and camp in temperate climates. (Goldilocks weather is the kind that is not too hot, not too cold, but just right.)...
What to Wear in Borneo: Things I Wish I Would’ve Had for One Week in the Rainforest
I once spent one week working in a jungle camp at the base of Mt Kinabalu in the Borneo rainforest. Man was I unprepared! The July heat and humidity was through the roof and I was not a happy camper. Living conditions were absolutely terrible as the camp had...
7 Packing Lessons I Learned from a Last Minute Volunteer Trip to South Africa
Have you ever booked a last minute trip and found yourself completely unprepared? Find out what this traveler learned about the importance of planning when packing for a trip abroad! 7 Packing Tips for a Volunteer Trip to South Africa Written by: Jenna...
What to Pack on a Cruise: 7 Things to Bring and What to Leave Behind
Wondering what to pack on a cruise? With so many cruise dress code guidelines things sure can get confusing. A cruise ship is like a floating city. It has restaurants, entertainment, staterooms, and most everything you could want – but there are some...
Surviving Family Travel with Teens: 18 Days in Europe Carry-on Only
Last fall my husband and I took our four teens on an 18 day trip through Europe. None of us had ever traveled to the region, so we had no idea what to pack. In addition to being newbies, we had the added challenge of only bringing carry-on luggage in order to...
