Mrs. Lite Adventurer and I will be heading to the town of Cleveland, Tennessee this evening and staying the night for an opportunity to see the total solar eclipse on Monday. Until just 2 weeks ago, I had no clue how rare these events were in the United States. I started nerding out when … Continue reading Off to see the eclipse!
Category: Basic tips
A real example of how light packing saved the day
Outside of bragging rights and a general sense of accomplishment, does packing in this ultra light fashion have any real world, tangible benefits? Let me tell you a story about how it saved me a mountain of a headache in Greece. Back in 2010, my girlfriend (now wife) and I took a Contiki trip to … Continue reading A real example of how light packing saved the day
How to take video
This topic addresses a huge pet peeve of mine. Video is the new photo. Nearly everyone has a very competent video cam on their smartphones, and people are using these versatile devices more than ever to take tons of videos on their travels. So here are a couple of shooting tips for all the … Continue reading How to take video
Traveling with a computer
No. Leave it at home. Unless you're traveling for business and absolutely have to take it with you, you don't need it. If you really need to get online, use your phone.
How to pack light
The secret to packing light? It comes down to one very basic concept: Pack only what you need; not what you think you might need. And if an emergency comes up, you can usually buy yourself out of the problem in real time wherever you happen to be. This comes up surprisingly less often than … Continue reading How to pack light
The Flexo-line (how to dry clothes)
One of the most useful travel gadgets I own is this: It's called the Flexo-line. Let's take it out of the package and see what it looks like. The Flexo-line is a strong, flexible, braided rope made of rubber. It doesn't take up much space in your bag, and it can be extremely … Continue reading The Flexo-line (how to dry clothes)
My #1 travel tip
I've always been a fan of light packing and taking trips with a small bag. As you'll come to see, there are a number of tips that make doing this so much easier. But there was one discovery I made several years back that was THE absolute game changer in the realm of light packing. Out … Continue reading My #1 travel tip
What’s in my bag?
The following is a complete list of everything I have taken on my vacations for the past several years. A few things may change from time to time, but this list has more or less remained unchanged. All of this easily fits into a single, normal sized backpack. Click on the red links for my personal … Continue reading What’s in my bag?
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