One important category of item that I always have in my bag during travels is a small collection of plastic bags. They come in handy for two main purposes: to keep stuff dry and to keep your things organized. When you're out and about on vacation, chances are it's going to rain at some point. … Continue reading Plastic bags: a light and versatile travel tool
Category: Basic tips
Convenient ways to exercise on the road
Travel can really throw a monkey wrench in our workout schedules for those who like to exercise on a regular basis. It usually takes me a little while to get back to baseline after being away for a couple of weeks. There are a few things that I do while on vacation to attempt to … Continue reading Convenient ways to exercise on the road
Buying quality vs buying cheap
A recurring theme you'll see in all of my travel-stuff recommendations is to spend a little extra money on quality. It took me years of buying loads of cheap crap before I finally figured out that -- in the long run -- I was actually spending more money by penny pinching and purchasing garbage instead … Continue reading Buying quality vs buying cheap
How to find a cheap flight ticket
There is unfortunately no single magic website that you can go to in 2017 that will consistently allow you book a flight for a price that is significantly lower than what you can find elsewhere. Also, all the rules of thumb that you read about, including "the cheapest day to fly is Tuesday" and "buy … Continue reading How to find a cheap flight ticket
Miscellaneous useful travel tips
Earlier this month I took my car in for a recall repair (some issue about airbags randomly deploying or something like that), and the next day as I was driving the complimentary rental car back to dealership to pick up my fixed car, I saw something that reminded me of a useful tip that I … Continue reading Miscellaneous useful travel tips
What’s in my toiletries bag?
Whether one travels for a quick weekend getaway or for a multi-month jaunt around the world, one indispensable part of every traveler's luggage is his collection of toiletries. Like shoes, this is another portion of the travel ensemble that can get quickly out of hand if you're not careful and you start packing a whole … Continue reading What’s in my toiletries bag?
Shirts to avoid when traveling
This post is an extension of my earlier one about shirt recommendations. To briefly summarize what to look for in a good travel shirt: 1) Avoid cotton 2) Spend some money on brand name, high quality polyester. No cheapo discount store garbage. 3) Find a shirt that fits you really well. The specific brand is … Continue reading Shirts to avoid when traveling
The one item you should never travel without
Gather 'round the campfire all. It's time for a story. First, a little background. As far back as I can recall, one key item that I have always taken with me on my travels, regardless of the length of the trip, is a small packet of travel tissues. The tissues aren't for my nose. … Continue reading The one item you should never travel without
Light packing tips for women – Guest post by Mrs. Lite Adventurer
[Editor's Note: The following is a guest post written by my wife, Mrs. Lite Adventurer. We've been married a little less than a year and have been traveling together across the world for over seven years. Since I have no personal experience with packing as a female traveler, with the whole penis thing and all, … Continue reading Light packing tips for women – Guest post by Mrs. Lite Adventurer
Travel tip: Leave your old clothes at your destination
This is one of the more popular travel tips floating out there, and I think it's a great one worth discussing. If you've got some old shirts, underwear, shoes, or shorts/pants that are approaching their end-of-life stage, then consider taking them with you on vacation. You can wear them once or twice and then discard … Continue reading Travel tip: Leave your old clothes at your destination
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