A trip to the cottage is a great opportunity to spend time away from the bustling city, and take advantage of some quality time with friends and family. Staycation has been extremely popular especially since it’s more cost effective and convenient for big groups. Many people tend to over pack when they plan a cottage trip […]
Packing Guides
A key to a successful trip is to pack the right things and the right way.
When it comes to packing, it's never an easy choice what to bring and what to leave behind. Every trip is different of course and you have to evaluate what you think you'll need while also balancing the need to try to be as light as possible. These articles provide insight into the type of things I bring on my trips and why.
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Islands of Tahiti Packing List – French Polynesia including Bora Bora, Rangiroa, and Fakarava
With your dream vacation booked to French Polynesia in the South Pacific, you’ll feel like your trip can’t come fast enough but before you know it, your flight is days away and you need to figure out what to pack to Tahiti. In order to help you in this moment of panic (trust me, I […]
Egypt Packing List – What To Wear, Camera Gear, and more!
So you’ve just booked your flight to Egypt and secured your spot in a tour. You’ve got the Nile, the pyramids, and Pharaohs on your mind but before you take off, you have to figure out what you’re actually going to bring on this trip. I faced this exact problem a few days before leaving […]
What To Pack For A Trip to South Africa and Seychelles
The plains of Kruger National Park, wildlife roaming about, Table Mountain, and beach villas await. There’s so much to be excited about for this honeymoon trip to South Africa and Seychelles. It’s a trip that was planned to be diverse and dynamic. On the adventure end of things we have the safari, hiking Table Mountain […]
Ethiopia Packing List Guide for Omo Valley and Simien Mountains
Packing for a trip to Ethiopia was daunting at first but as I started to piece it all together one at a time, I realized that what I needed was going to be very similar to my recent trip to Peru. This packing list is meant to be a thorough list of everything I’m bringing. […]
REVIEW – The PACK Gear Travel Organizer
As a frequent traveller or a backpacker, you know that one challenges is finding a better way to pack your clothes to keep things organized. What if you could have a packing organizer that can act as your portable closet that you hang? The PACK Gear Travel Organizer is whole new spin on keeping your sh*t […]
What you need to pack for a trip to Indonesia
Indonesia is a beautiful country that often doesn’t get the credit it deserves for its incredibly diversity, beauty, food, adventure, and culture. It’s the kind of place that is very raw and real. Aside from the super-touristy areas of Bali, the other parts of the country are unknown to most mass tourists and that’s really […]
Top 5 Travel Essentials
Packing for a trip away is pretty exciting, so you can be forgiven for forgetting a few essentials whilst you’re daydreaming about all of the fun stuff you’ll be filling your days with. Whether its sunnier climates, adventures over mountains or treks in the snow; these top 5 essentials should be with you wherever you go. […]
Review of the Super Secure Numinous 55L Backpack
This summer I had the chance to test out a new travel backpack by Numinous Packs. When they approached me about reviewing their GlobePacs 55L anti-theft rucksack, I was a little unsure because it’s not the normal style of backpack that I’d look for. Never wanting to lock myself into a specific type of backpack, […]
Ultimate Eurotrip Packing Guide
Preparing for your very first Eurotrip can be a bit daunting. I remember when I first head out to Europe on exchange, I had no idea what I was in for. I packed everything and the kitchen sink. I was able to make it work with the gear that I had brought over but […]