Today we had two choices . . . One, to drive four hours into the Needles National Park or two, à two-hour round trip to see the Needles Overlook. Needless to say, we chose the latter. After viewing the Needles Overlook, we decided to continue on the 15-mile dirt road to see another overlook. Disaster…
Category: Lessons Learned
Day 1 of our world trip started well but . . .
My brother dropped us off for the start of our world trip at the airport in plenty of time. It felt like our suitcases were bursting at the seams and were overweight, but each piece of luggage was around 17 kg, and our carry-on backpacks were around 5 kg. At our age, this was still…
Survival with One Suitcase for Three Months
I have no doubts that packing one suitcase for three months is possible. My concern is whether I will be packing the right things. There are a lot of items I need to bring but I need to keep in mind the following when it comes specifically to clothes: locations (what is the terrain like)…
Travel Books as Guides
Travel books, books and more books. I think I can never have enough information. Part of the fun part of travelling is going through all the material to see what you want and where you want to go. I’m particularly fond of the DK Eyewitness books with their Top 10 for various cities. They’re smaller…
Why I Won’t Be Using Airbnb for our World Trip
There’s no denying that Airbnb has changed the travel landscape. But is it always the best option? Background Airbnb is an online marketplace that connects people who need a place to stay with people who need to rent out extra space. It is a convenient way to find accommodations for short-term stays, becoming increasingly popular…
What Is Travel Insurance and Why Do You Need It?
Don’t take any chances on vacationing without travel insurance, no matter the cost. Not everything always goes as planned when you travel. No matter how carefully you plan your trip, something unexpected might arise. You might have to cancel your trip for several reasons or run into some unexpected expenses during your trip. It is…