Up until just a few years ago I had a bad habit of buying up extra identical items of things that I liked just in case these items were discontinued in the future. In my mind, I justified this behavior as future proofing myself for any situation that might come up. Here are a few … Continue reading The folly of buying & storing multiples
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How to get a good deal on a rental car
In comparison to shopping for flights, booking a rental car is easy. Airplane prices go up and down with no consistently predictable pattern, and with very few exceptions, once you pay your money, you're locked in to the flight. I hate shopping for flights due to the time involved and the pricing games played … Continue reading How to get a good deal on a rental car
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
My portable travel pharmacy
*Disclaimer: this is not medical advice. This post is a description of medications I take with me on my travels. Consult with a doctor to determine your own medical needs. Don't be coming back here blaming me when you have an allergic reaction to a pill and your tongue swells up like a butternut squash. … Continue reading My portable travel pharmacy
Plastic bags: a light and versatile travel tool
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
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 spot a good photographer when you’re on vacation
Getting quality photographs during my vacations is really important to me. It's my belief that as life barrels forward, the most precious thing we have in our lives, other than basic necessities and the people we love, is our memories. Photos definitely help in that aspect since our brains are not perfect at retaining … Continue reading How to spot a good photographer when you’re on vacation
Travel Insurance Part 2 of 2 – How to get it
This post is a continuation of my Part 1 discussion of travel insurance. Today we'll discuss whether or not you should even bother getting a travel insurance policy, and if you do decide you want one, how to go about acquiring it without getting ripped off. Question 1: Do I even need to buy this? … Continue reading Travel Insurance Part 2 of 2 – How to get it
Travel Insurance Part 1 of 2 – What it is and why you may want it
On every group tour I've ever done, one question that is always asked by the helpful customer service representative is whether or not I want to purchase travel insurance. These add-ons have become more popular over the years, and some tour companies will not allow you to travel to certain destinations without it. This topic … Continue reading Travel Insurance Part 1 of 2 – What it is and why you may want it
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
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