Not long from now, I'll be heading out to the Colorado mountains with my snowboard and some warm clothes to play in the snow for a little while. I've been doing this winter trip for over 10 years, and it's the only consistent time that I ever vacation in cold, unpleasant weather. Packing for a … Continue reading Packing for a winter snowboarding trip
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Packing for a wedding
This weekend one of my good high school friends from back in the day is getting married in Atlanta. Mrs. Lite Adventurer and I will be heading there for a weekend trip to partake in the celebration, and I got to thinking that this would be a good post-worthy topic: how to pack efficiently when … Continue reading Packing for a wedding
How to pack for Southeast Asia
I've taken multiple trips to various countries in Southeast Asia over the last several years. It's a great part of the world with nice people, tasty food, and lots to see and do. An added bonus is that cost of living is extremely low compared to most western countries, so your money will go a … Continue reading How to pack for Southeast Asia
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
The pain of checking a bag
Earlier this month I took a trip to New Orleans for a work-related conference and had to check a bag for the first time in many, many years. I made few mental notes about the experience from the perspective of someone who never checks luggage: 1) The process takes up a lot of time. On … Continue reading The pain of checking a bag
The one extremely rare time I actually checked a bag
I'm currently in New Orleans for a work conference. Ah... the smell. One of the most distinctive smelling places in the world. Not a good smell, but there it is. I find myself in a very rare situation on this trip: I brought a checked bag. Yeah, I'm not happy about it either, but … Continue reading The one extremely rare time I actually checked a bag
How I can pack for a month+ with a single small backpack
For most travelers who, over the course of time, become "light packers," the pinnacle of this achievement is being able to fit all their belongings into one standard rectangular wheeled carry-on bag. One that looks like this: While that's all and good compared to the hassle of dragging around a monstrous checked bag, I think … Continue reading How I can pack for a month+ with a single small backpack
How to pack a suit
One of the few occasions where I still take a carry-on roller bag is when I'm traveling either for business or for a wedding or funeral. These situations typically require a suit and some dress clothes, so on these rare occurrences (and we're talking maybe once a year), I cannot take my usual backpack. I … Continue reading How to pack a suit
Using travel as an excuse to go shopping
Though I love travel, I hate shopping. Sometimes it's unavoidable, but I'm definitely an in-and-out shopper. I make a list, get what I need, and then poof -- I'm gone. Knowing this about me, Mrs. Lite Adventurer was browsing some magazines laying around her office and sent me a photo of the following blurb from … Continue reading Using travel as an excuse to go shopping
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?
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