Culture & History Travel Guides in the USA, Europe, & Beyond
I’ve spent about a month traveling through Ireland and Northern Ireland over several trips, visiting almost every county. I’ve spent nearly twenty days on road trips across the country, so I know what it’s like to pack for multiple kinds of activities while living out of a backpack. I’ve also gone on luxury trips in … Read more
Wondering what to pack for Georgia and the Caucasus? Trips to this part of the world often include time spent exploring the chich capital of Tbilisi, hikes in some of the country’s lush mountains, visits to sleepy monasteries, and nights spent transiting between cities. Your bags will be potentially shoved into the backs of marshrutkas, … Read more
Wondering what to pack for Belize? Use this Belize packing list to decide what you will take with you plus what to wear in Belize! One of my favorite trips I’ve ever taken was the week I spent with my girlfriends in San Pedro, Belize. We went snorkeling at Hol Chan, chilled out at the … Read more
Are you planning a trip to Central Europe and wondering what to wear in Austria? A trip to Austria can encapsulate a lot of different kinds of travel in a short time span. While many will focus on the cities like Vienna and Salzburg, others will choose to explore nature in the Tyrol. Here’s everything … Read more
When I started traveling full-time, I had to have absolutely everything I owned with me on every trip. Now that I am based out of Sofia, Bulgaria, I have the luxury of tweaking my packing lists down to exactly what I need for each place I’m going, and I absolutely love it! Here’s my Ukraine … Read more
Headed to Canada and wondering what to pack for Toronto? While Toronto is a sophisticated city like New York and Montreal, it’s got a slightly more casual vibe. It’s a city where you will spend tons of time on the metro (or a bike if you get your hands on one) so packing can be … Read more
Are you planning a trip to Central Europe and wondering what to wear in Germany? A trip to Germany can encapsulate a lot of different kinds of travel in a short time span. While many will focus on the cities like Berlin and Munich, others will choose to explore nature in Germany’s parks. Here’s everything … Read more
Wondering what to bring to Iceland? The country offers so many different kinds of activities, so you want to make sure you bring the right clothes and footwear with you. In addition, Iceland is an expensive country to travel around, so having a few extra provisions with you will save you a ton of money … Read more
I’m a huge fan of the blog Unclutterer, a cleaning and organization blog, and I’ve always especially loved their ongoing series Unitasker Wednesday, where they lambaste a product that is designed to do only one (and usually a pretty unnessecary) thing. For example: an electric mac and cheese maker, a watermelon corer, and a clip-on … Read more
Are you planning a trip to Canada and wondering what to wear in Montreal? The glamorous city feels more like taking a trip to Europe than to anywhere in North America, and you’ll want to dress accordingly. Skip anything that screams tourist, and opt for slightly more style. Here is my Montreal packing list, including … Read more