How to Choose a Travel Backpack: 3 Vital Questions
I recently went through the painstaking and elaborate process of deciding on and purchasing a go-to backpack for my travels. Not every trip requires a backpack (and some day I’ll […]
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Camino de Santiago
I got the opportunity of a lifetime to walk 102 km of the Camino de Santiago in December. It’s been on my bucket list for so long, it’s hard to […]
Hosteling 101: What is a hostel?
I love hostels. They’re clean, fun, and cheap, and facilitate an engaged, social lifestyle while traveling. I’ve been staying in hostels for years, and as a rule, I’ll choose a […]
Semi-minimalist packing: what I’m bringing, part 2
Thanks for coming back for part two! I’m calling this series “semi-minimalist packing” because there’s a lot that I could do without on this list, and I’ve traveled with less […]
Semi-minimalist packing: what I’m bringing, part 1.
I’m leaving again today for Ireland, and in a fit of procrastination, I organized everything in my to-pack pile and took a picture. Here it is! I’m pretty proud of […]
Amazing Gear Sale
Hey, folks! I’m at the Orlando airport at the moment, hoping to get on a flight (I fly standby most of the time) back to Denver. Luckily, they have free […]
Vacation = Radio Silence
Hey, folks! Sorry for the delay in posting, I’m taking a much-needed vacation with my longtime friend Gina, who blogs about design, fashion, and motherhood at Oaxacaborn (check it out, you’ll […]
Gear Love: 13 Travel Essentials, part 1
One of my close friends is currently on vacation in Egypt, and before she left she posted a facebook status asking for packing recommendations. It got me thinking about my […]
Gear Love: My Newest Splurges
I don’t believe in “travel gear”, for the most part. Unless you’re engaging in extended, high performance activities (i.e., a week long hike through the Himalayas) or traveling frequently, I […]
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