We flew out of Fort Lauderdale Florida after two days at the beach, convenient you could say, after spending two days sitting on the beach. We all got on our flight out of the U.S. with a tan. One long connection in Stockholm and we touched down in Riga at night. Slept until midday, after …
Packing for a trip around the world is one of the most difficult parts of pre-planning. Thankfully, this RTW packing list should be of some help! I spent months of planning, ordering, buying & returning to make sure I have everything I need. But I still always end up frantically contemplating everything just the night …
A popular question we get is what pack for a trip around the world. So, let’s get into it. Since we’ve started I’ve tossed, picked up, and sent back items I felt were necessary or unnecessary. Which means my packing mistakes are for your benefit. When it comes to packing we’ve both put lots of …
After writing a handful of blog posts, I realized there is a consistent pattern and viewpoint of many of the destinations I have traveled to. Even while sharing travel stories with friends, family, and travelers alike, many of my sentences start out the same. “I wasn’t planning on going there.” I tend to travel with …
Read moreOff the Beaten Path Travel: I Wasn’t Planning on Going There
Breathing in the unfamiliar air, staring at the ocean from a completely different vantage point. The world around me had just opened up, and I felt small. I was 21 the first time I traveled abroad alone. A dream of mine was to study abroad like my mother, and nailing down a country to do …
I got nervous as we arrived right before the massive trucks packed with vegetables drove through the crowded streets. Young, old, guy and girl alike waited for the signal that would start the food fight. I wasn’t sure what to expect, but I’m pretty sure I just paid 10 Euros to get my first black eye …
Read moreThe Tomato Festival in Spain • La Tomatina Not Shown in Photos
Travel doesn’t always have to be expensive! Most of the time I travel for less per day than what it would cost me at home in my own country! This past April, I decided to take a vacation to Ecuador after finding a cheap flight on Skyscanner. Miles earned from my one of my favorite travel …
Read moreHow to Backpack Ecuador on a Budget (I did 9 days for $400!)
New Yorkers take their coffee seriously. It is a city with swarms of overworked people, plenty of money, and trade ports that crawl with activity; coffee in New York is abundant. We take it seriously here. Yes, you can find Starbucks all over the city; but ask any serious New Yorker, and they will have …
The million dollar question. There is no yes or no answer when people ask if they should purchase a rail pass for the countries they are traveling. Personally, I have traveled with a Japan Rail Pass and also with a Eurail Pass, which I will touch on later. Before I go on, the number one …
As interesting as it would be to travel like our parents did it’s hard to ignore the new digital age. It is important to always have the best information readily available when needed. Here are some of our favorite and best apps for backpackers to make life a little easier. The Best Apps for Backpackers …
