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Packing List

Packing List

What to pack? A lot of people have been asking me what to bring on a backpacking trip.  This is my packing list, take it and make changes where needed. Travel pack – Won’t be able to bring much without a suitcase or large backpack.  Just remember to pack light, especially if you’re traveling long term.  Depending on how often you will be packing/unpacking, I...

Volcanic lake in Nicaragua, favorite place

Where Is Your Favorite Place?

From Tinder matches to bosses.  It is always everyone’s first question when they hear that I had been to 53 countries by the time I was 25.  “Where is your favorite place?” A Favorite Place Like asking a parent who their favorite child is, or a musician what their favorite song is, this is such a loaded question.  There is not one correct answer...

Flights with Wow Air

How To Book Flights

There is a ludicrous amount of flight options, which can make booking a nightmare.  Inhale, exhale, and use these tips to find the flights that are right for you: Skyscanner Skyscanner.com is the best tool to find budget flights anywhere in the world.  It searches hundreds of airlines at a time giving you a wide selection.  But that is not what separates it.  The...

Best accommodation in Central America

What Type of Accommodation?

Finding accommodation can be one of the most stressful parts of planning a trip. There is so much competition and everyone always seems to have differing opinions on which spot is the best.  If you are traveling alone or just want to meet other travelers, hostels are the only way to go. Hostelworld Hostelworld is a great tool to find which accommodation suits your...