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Gear Guides for Travelers

Smart travel gear makes a big difference for your trips. Below you’ll find our essential travel gear lists, travel gear reviews, and recommendations based on our own experience with trip gear while traveling and living abroad for 8+ years.

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Surprisingly Useful Travel Gifts: 16+ Practical Gift Ideas for Travelers
After years of long-term travel to 30+ countries, there are certain items we’ve found to be surprisingly useful. If you’re looking for gift ideas for someone going traveling, we think…
Airalo vs. Nomad: Southeast Asia eSIM Review Comparison
If you’ve been traveling abroad for decades like we have, you probably remember the days of juggling SIM cards – each one tied to a different country, carrier, and plan….
Best Lightweight Jackets for Travel (For Men and Women)
As world travelers, aside from our technology, there’s probably nothing we value more than our travel jackets. Jackets? Really?! Yes! A good travel jacket can make all the difference on…
How to Use Apple AirTags For Tracking Luggage When Traveling
With growing concerns over lost luggage and delays at airports, we decided it was time to try Apple AirTags as a luggage locator or tracking device on our trips. In…
Float Trip Packing List Essentials for a Perfect Day on the River
Floating is one of the most fun outdoor activities to do during summer, in my opinion. Whether you’re river tubing, rafting, or even on a SUP trip, it’s a relaxing…
How to Choose the Best Earbuds for Travelers
There is a lot of noise (pun intended) out there regarding the wireless earbud market. There are easily over a thousand different wireless earbud models with new versions coming out…
Should Travelers Use eSIMs? International Travel E-sim How To and Tips
It was early in 2023 when we realized: eSIMs are a game changer for travelers. We were having dinner with a group of experienced travelers who have been all over…
Tech Gear Essentials for Travelers
I can’t imagine traveling without some of our tech gear. From navigating in a new city using Google maps on our smartphones to making sure our devices can be recharged…
The Essential Packing List for Your Epic Camping Road Trip
If you are you going on a long camping road trip, being prepared and packing the right gear can make a big difference. In this post, we’ll share our recommended packing…
Long Term Travel Packing List Essentials: Global Nomad Clothing Recommendations
Today we’re covering something we get asked often when traveling long-term: what do you pack for multiple months of travel? In this two part series we’ll share our long term…
Our Favorite Alternatives to Travel Wallets
When it comes to exploring new destinations, we all want to be worry-free and secure. While traditional hidden travel wallets have been the go-to solution, we find they leave much…
Best Wool Travel Shoe for Walking (Allbirds vs Giesswein vs Vessi)
Is it possible to find one travel shoe to rule with them all? Or even something you’d use 80% of the time while traveling? If you’re a minimalist and do…
Best Travel Water Bottles for 2024
Finding the best water bottle for traveling is essential for staying healthy and hydrated on the road while reducing single-use plastic bottles that are bad for the environment. Now more…
Travel Gear Review: Osprey Farpoint 55 Travel Backpack
This is a review of our new, versatile travel backpack that works as a carry on, backpack, or duffle bag and comes with a bonus day pack. Introducing the Osprey Farpoint 55…
The Best Power Bank for Backpacking: Travel Battery Chargers
These days, the success and enjoyment of our trips often depends on the battery life of our smartphone (and other devices). Maybe you’re a traveler that always wants their devices…
10+ Items We Take With Us on Every Trip
We pack and re-pack our bags a lot as Digital Nomads. Typically, we travel with a backpack and laptop bag each; or a rolling carry-on suitcase and a laptop bag….
Best Hiking Shoes for Hawaii (and Best Socks)
Hiking in Hawaii, no matter the island, is a great way to see experience Hawaii’s natural beauty. You’ll see sights unlike anywhere else in the world and for many of…
Packing Guide & Travel Packing List for Europe in Fall/Winter
If you’re wondering how to pack for Europe, here are some helpful tips for choosing what to bring (even for a month or longer) plus a packing list for Europe…
Portable Travel Wifi Device: Review for Digital Nomads
Below is our review of Travel Wifi portable wifi device. We have used the Travelwifi hot spot during our travels as digital nomads, before and after their rebrand from TEP…
What to Pack for a Semester Abroad
So you just got accepted into a study abroad program? First of all, congratulations! Studying abroad can be one of the most life-changing opportunities. From seeing new places, to meeting…
What to Pack for Portland Oregon
Portland has always been a top destination for those who enjoy being in the presence of nature. This quirky city located in the Pacific Northwest has made itself known around…