Here are some pictures from a recent week long vacation to Crater Lake National Park and the middle/upper Oregon coast. Absolutely beautiful area and one of my favorite places in the world. *A special thanks to Aaron and Brendon of Photog Adventures for your advice on getting a super early start to the day to … Continue reading Photo essay: Crater Lake & the Oregon Coast
Tag: minimalist travel
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.
The best travel camera
I’m frequently asked both during and after my travels about my opinions on which camera is best for vacation photos. I’m a self proclaimed camera nerd and love taking pictures, so this is a subject I enjoy talking about. The answer, like most things, is that it depends. The following advice is specifically for normal … Continue reading The best travel camera
A Photo Essay: Bonnaroo 2017
Just a quick post today to share some pictures from my recent time at Bonnaroo. It didn't rain, and the weather was about the best you could ask for considering that the event was in Tennessee in the middle of June. What a great time; so much good music and interesting people watching. Most of … Continue reading A Photo Essay: Bonnaroo 2017
Disney World trip report
A few weeks ago, I was fortunate enough to have an opportunity to visit Disney World as an adult for the 2nd time. Mrs. Lite Adventurer had never been to Disney World (not ever!) so it was kind of a big deal for her to finally head down to Orlando and see what the fuss … Continue reading Disney World trip report
What about nice, dressy clothes?
“But what about dressier fancy-pants clothes for going out at night to the club? I wanna look sharp for the ladies/men who might want to come back to the room with me and get our freak on.” The above mentality is one that you’ll have to break to some extent if this method of traveling … Continue reading What about nice, dressy clothes?
The best travel shoes
Just to warn you up front: this is going to be a difficult topic for a lot of you readers, especially those without a lot of light packing experience. People love their shoes. Love em. Even when traveling for just a short period of time like a week, most people tend to bring along multiple … Continue reading The best travel shoes
Containers for your liquids
The most important things to look for in travel containers are: 1) Size. No larger than 3.4 oz if you're flying in the United States 2) Leak proof. You don't want to arrive at your destination and open your bag to find your clothes and electronics covered in Woolite. My personal preference is Nalgene. They … Continue reading Containers for your liquids
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)
The best travel shorts
Since I overwhelmingly prefer to vacation in warmer weather, shorts are a key part of my daily wardrobe. My favorite travel shorts are these: Patagonia Stretch Wavefarer Walk Shorts These shorts are a recent addition to my bag, and They. Are. Awesome. They're comfortable, they look good, and they dry quickly. All boxes checked. … Continue reading The best travel shorts
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