The One Item I Always Overpack (and it’s okay!)
Over the past few weeks I’ve shared with you numerous travel gadgets backpackers and long-term travelers might find useful on their trips. From sleeping bag liners to fast drying towels and headlamps, TFG’s got you covered. And now I share with you: The...
My Round the World Trip Photo Diary
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...
Don’t Make this Travel Fashion Mistake
When I started traveling in 2008 I came fresh from the fashion industry and felt stylishly appropriate for any destination. From Egypt to Jordan, Zimbabwe to Peru, I felt on point with my fashion sense in my first year on the road. Despite the fact that...
My Long Term Travel Packing List: Beaches and Diving
As mentioned in my post How to Pack for Long Term Travel, I use one of three packing strategies for my current stage in my indefinite travels. I refresh and replace as I go! As my destinations and interests have changed in the past 3 years as a...
Menstrual Cup Pros and Cons: Throw Away your Tampons Forever!
Many female travelers swear by using a reusable menstrual cup as a solution to dealing with their periods while traveling. Learn about menstrual cup pros and cons to decide if this is a good option for you! Menstrual Cup Pros and Cons by Lacey J....
Traveling to One vs. Multiple Destinations: How Much to Pack?
Traveling to more than one destination can make packing seem even more challenging than normal. Oddly enough, if you’re packing for one destination you have a bit more freedom with how much you pack. If you’re packing for several destinations, however, packing...
Safe Travel Essentials: Will these 5 Products Help You?
We’re halfway through Backpacker’s Month on TFG and today’s topic is safety! Safe travel is always a concern for female travelers. Whether traveling alone or with others, we take a look at 5 products that may help keep your belongings safe....
Travel Accessory OVERLOAD: 7 MORE Products you May or May Not Need
Just because a travel accessory works for one traveler doesn’t mean it will work for you. Let’s take a look at 7 MORE travel products you may or may not need. Check out yesterday’s post for the first ten travel products on this list! 7 More...
Travel Products: Do you Need to Pack these 10 Items? Maybe, Maybe Not
There are many common travel products you’ll find listed in individual packing lists online but you have to determine if each item actually applies to your needs. Let’s review the most common items in a traveler’s bag and figure out if it’s...
