Sid and Sandie Whiting watched a caravan rattle past on its Indian Pacific railway bed: someone was heading east, across Australia’s iconic Nullarbor Plain. “That should be us,” the couple lamented. Tired of the city and ready to be unsettled, they decided to sell their house and hit the road. Just like any long-term traveler, […]
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A Broke Girl’s Guide to International Camping
Sleeping bags and roasted marshmallows never sound as attractive as Egyptian cotton sheets and room service gelato. But when it comes to saving money and extending your travels for a few extra months, international camping can be far more appealing than you think. From the most basic tent-in-the-woods experience, to “glamping” (camping with a few […]
My Long-Term Travel Packing List: A Flynet
With so little space in a backpacker’s portable closet, every item must be picked, purchased and stashed wisely. The right travel packing list is key to a light bag and a successful trip. It doesn’t matter where you go, as long as you’re prepared for the journey. “Flies sure are friendly here.” A customer in […]