Budget Travel for the Fashionista: Yeah, you can afford to stay on a Yacht.
As a long term traveler I aim to get the best value for my money. The ideology is that the less money you spend the longer you can travel…I’ve been doing it for almost seven years so I guess I must be doing something right! One of the best places I...
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...
How to Pack for Long Term Travel
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...
Trip Checklist: Don’t Forget to Prep your Electronics!
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...
Tampons and Komodo Dragons: Don’t Let this Happen to You
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,...Packing List for Long Term Travel: The Ultimate Guide
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!...
Wanderlust Wednesdays: Just Say No to Nude Snorkeling
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...
Why I Love these Layering Clothes for Travel
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...
Packing List for Peru, Bolivia, and Ecuador
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...
