Last year, I chose to travel to India as a place to backpack for three months based only on the fact I wanted to see tigers and elephants. The more I read online and in Lonely Planet about all the things to see while backpacking India, the more I added to my list of things
After planning your trip, telling your angry parents you’re leaving, and booking the flight, you might remember that you should check which vaccinations you need for where you’re going. Vaccinations for travel can be expensive and unnecessary so it’s important you do your research. I’ll help you. I was vaccinated like crazy when I got
The number one reason people tell me they can’t go on holiday abroad is lack of money. The second reason is that they don’t have the time off work. Americans are way down there with Thailand and the Philippines when it comes to our employers’ generosity of paid holidays from work. We are the bottom
“I've learned that you can tell a lot about a person by the way he/she handles these three things: a rainy day, lost luggage, and tangled Christmas tree lights.” -Maya Angelou Well, shit. I think it must tell you I’m a horrible person because I LOST my mind when they lost my backpack. Rewind three
So usually when traveling these are the things I take. But, I will say sometimes I don't take any because I am a bit irresponsible and because I travel in Asia often, I can afford to buy this stuff as I need it. 5 Items in My Travel First Aid Kit: 1. Band-Aids. Just bring
Over the years, I've gotten really, really good at packing efficiently and still maintaining my boho chic style. Whether it's using the KonMari method, learning how to wash my clothes while traveling so I could pack even less, knowing which packing items to splurge on, or testing out the best, most stylish luggage out there, I've
I am an avid fan of Couchsurfing.org. By searching profiles, you can stay with strangers (for free!) all over the world. I have made long-lasting friends from crashing on their couches. I have seen small towns and huge cities from a local’s view. I rarely have a bad experience with Couchsurfing (CS), but I’m going
