Whether you’re traveling to London or La Paz, a daypack is a must. While many might lean toward a daypack that’s 20L-30L, that’s too much room in my opinion. I used a 20L daypack for a 4-day trek in Peru and was able to fit...
Whether you’re traveling solo or with a group, in the city or countryside, at a restaurant or museum, you are not immune to the inevitable encounter with pick-pocket or petty theft. What’s ironic to me is the lack of awareness when one is distracted by...
Wow, there’s just so much to say about this topic, it’s hard to find a place to start. Most of us prefer the same level of comfort when traveling as we have at home. Packing becomes this grueling process where we go from having everything...
One amazing side effect of long-term travel is the necessary step for one to reevaluate one’s belongings. Maybe you’re not a casual hoarder like 99% of us are. But if you’ve been on this planet for a few decades, it is more than likely you...
For my very first backpacking trip, I got the largest backpack to fit everything I wanted to carry, a whopping 72L of goodies. How’d that turnout? Let me sum it up visually… Just like everyone else who carries a 72L bag, I did not use half the...
Whether it’s backpacking or luggage wheeling, these are some of the essentials that I find extremely helpful and necessary for any travelers. Packing cubes At first I thought it seemed redundant to have a bag within a bag. But it’s proven time and time again...
A friend told me he learned how to wipe with his hand after staying in South East Asia for eight months, I had nothing but respect. In a grossed out way but still, respect. Then this came along to give me a fighting chance during my...