For the next three months I will be living out of my bright green Gregory Pack Jade backpack while traveling through the ever-so tropical Southeast Asia– and until just now, I did not believe it would be able to fit all of my essential belongings into my backpack. It is no easy task deciding what to pack…
With only days left before my 3 month backpacking excursion in South East Asia (woot!) I decided to get a Brazilian Blowout to keep my curly hair tamed during the 24/7 humid weather of the tropical region. This is something I’ve contemplated doing for months, but after talking to my friend Zoe who had the…
The Balkans are probably the most underrated and off-the-beaten-path regions in the world, but that also makes it tough to plan out a trip accordingly. Last year I spent one month exploring Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, and Montenegro and that 21 days could have easily been extended into a three or four-month trip, at least.…
It’s important to know the rules of the road when you’re driving in a new country, period. As a foreigner you are not an exception to road laws if you get pulled over, and in many cases far from it. When Rand and I were driving to Zagreb after spending a day hiking at the…
After traveling frequently over the last few years and have developed an obsession with travel hacking to make my way around the world, I have learned one important rule: you do not need a lot of money (or have a high-paying job) to travel. Many people are hesitant to travel, and hold themselves back from…
Whether you wear makeup on a regular basis or just on special occasions, you’re probably going to travel with a bag of it. When it comes to packing makeup, rule #1 is to not pack every single makeup item that you own. You will not need it. Think minimalist, natural and easy especially because you…
Whether you dropped your wallet, were pickpocketed, robbed or like in my case, had your debit card eaten alive by the ATM, not having your money is never a good feeling. In fact, it’s a scary feeling especially if it happens to be while you’re traveling. You can’t control other people’s actions, but you can…
Let’s quickly talk about the unmentionables…the best type of underwear you should wear in hot, humid climates while traveling. It’s a serious issue, wear the wrong material and you’re going to feel uncomfortable. Trust me, I’ve been there. Here are some things to keep in mind if you’re traveling to a tropical climate and plan…
Phone apps for Android and iPhone gadgets can often make traveling go a bit more smoother, especially if you have the right ones. Here is a list of the 10 best apps (that are mostly free) you should never leave for your next trip without downloading first. XE: The XE Currency app provides you with…
Uber has a great new promo deal going on right now for new members who sign up using a referral link. Usually, first time members will get a $10 credit towards Uber rides as a “new member deal,” but currently by stacking two promos you can get $45. First, if you sign up now using…