Best gear for travel, travel gear reviews and recommendations.
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 to be desired. The discomfort of hanging wallets around our necks or dealing with bulky waist options led us to look for alternatives. In our…
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 not have space in your bag to bring multiple pairs of shoes, it’s hard to find the perfect multi-functional, multi-seasonal shoes for traveling. During one…
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 than ever, you should be using a travel water bottle with a covered spout. Why do travel water bottles matter in 2024? With an infectious…
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 Backpack review. Osprey Farpoint Review Video Disclosure: We are REI affiliates because we love their stuff. We may get a small commission for purchases made…
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 fully charged. Maybe you’re wondering why you’re always looking for an outlet or waiting for your device to charge before you can continue with your…
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. Our trips can be a house-sitting gig just a few miles away, to visiting our Peace Corps community in Jamaica, or country hopping around Europe…
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 those beautiful, epic, more-than-Instagram-worthy views, you’ll need to work for them. This post is meant to help you think intentionally about what to pack when…
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 in Fall and Winter. Since becoming digital nomads, we’ve been fortunate to make several visits to Europe that were a month-long or more. For example,…
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 to TravelWifi. Read on to learn the pros and cons of using this wifi dongle for short-term and long-term world travelers. Disclosure: This free article…
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 international students from all over the world, to being immersed in a different culture, students gain so many amazing experiences that they wouldn’t otherwise get…