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
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
Being able to travel and see the world is an incredible thing but it can sometimes come with its challenges. If we experience threats to our health in any way, this can totally ruin our time away. Your eyes in particular are an area that you need to take extra special care of, as you … Read more
Going on a camping trip is an experience that everybody should have at some point in their lives. It gives you a chance to get away from the bustle of daily life and unwind while spending some time in nature. It’s quiet and peaceful, it should help to reduce stress and you will probably have … 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
The first step is done: You have a brand spanking new ESL job in the location of your dreams and your biggest adventure yet awaits you. Step two is figuring out how to pack your whole life into a suitcase in the most efficient way possible. In many cases, this proves to be the hardest … Read more
Many people who travel to the Caucasus are wondering what to pack for Armenia since most people’s travel itinerary here will include stops at many ancient monasteries and important churches. When visiting holy pilgrimage sites like Geghard Monastery, you want to know that you’re wearing culturally appropriate clothes. As anyone who’s fond of visiting Orthodox Monasteries … Read more
Planning a trip to Azerbaijan? You might be wondering what to pack to visit this relatively little-traveled country. For many, questions about appropriate dress pop up whenever visiting a majority-Muslim nation. While Azerbaijan is a secular country, there are a few times during your trip when you’ll need to be cognizant of how Islamic customs … Read more