One thing I’ve always excelled at is packing light. I’ve been to the Arctic twice in the winter — using just a carry-on. A six-week trip spanning Moldova, Ukraine, Denmark, the Faroe Islands, Iceland, and Portugal — also in a carry-on. I even went on a five-month backpacking trip through Europe and Morocco, with temperatures…
If you’re planning a tropical vacation to Tahiti and other French Polynesian islands like Moorea and Bora Bora, here’s a Tahiti packing list that will help! Whether you plan to just relax and chill in an overwater bungalow on a Bora Bora or Moorea getaway, or have a more active trip filled with water activities…
I went to the Azores at the end of March this year, and I’m still reeling about my trip. In a matter of just three days, the Azores quickly shot up to one of my favorite places in the world. But packing for the Azores can be a bit of a challenge, as these windswept…
Music blasting on the stereo, windows rolled down and hair mussed by the wind, singing with your road tripping besties: there’s nothing better than a road trip. It’s my favorite way to travel. I’ve done road trips all over the world: from Brazil to the Faroe Islands, the American Southwest (Nevada, Arizona, and Utah) to…
From kaleidoscopic coral gardens to large pelagics to tiny nudibranchs, scuba divers know that diving is one of the most incredible ways to see the world. Scuba diving is one of the most magical, immersive, and exciting activities you can do on your travels — but it does require a fair bit of planning. After…
Wearing a wetsuit for underwater activities may seem like an open-and-shut case. After all, a wetsuit is a one piece. Isn’t it one and done? Not really. Most of the time, you’ll want to wear something underneath your wetsuit (going commando is for the brave, for many reasons). But a few questions still remain, like…
Planning a trip to Puerto Rico? Here’s what to pack for San Juan & beyond!
If the prospect of packing for Europe long-term has you overwhelmed, don’t worry: you need far less than you think. I’ve spent a cumulative 10 months of my life backpacking through Europe with nothing more than a 45L carry-on size bag that escapes even the eagle eyes of budget airlines. You don’t need to pack…
If you’re planning a trip to Norway in the colder months, especially coming from a warmer climate, you’re probably a little nervous about what to wear in Norway in winter. I’ve just returned from a winter trip to Norway and while I was a bit concerned about the cold, I found that with the right…
