Thailand's reputation as a backpacker haven is derived from its incredible hospitality, navigable public transportation, cheap food and accommodation, relaxed take on life, and exotic adventures. Luckily, Thailand is just as easy to pack for as it is to explore. With some foresight and restraint, you can prepare efficiently the first time around! Here are… Continue reading How to Master Packing for a Thailand Trip
Category: Travel Planning
Truck Bed Burrito
Our trip to Big Sur left a huge impression on us. It drastically shifted our mindset about living arrangement possibilities. Sleeping in my truck on Highway 1 opened the doors to it as a viable option for us to use in Oregon. Since returning from our California vacation, we’ve been sleeping in the bed of… Continue reading Truck Bed Burrito
Traveler Profile: A Dart’s Throw Away
On the Journey to Oregon, my old college roommate, Ashley, hosted me for a night in Omaha, NE. We had a lot of catching up to do and I was curious as to how and why she ended up in Nebraska. I found her story compelling and she agreed to allow me to share it,… Continue reading Traveler Profile: A Dart’s Throw Away
Traveler Profiles
"I wish I could travel more." Almost everyone that I meet has this same desire to travel more. Yet most people feel trapped in a time vs. money cycle. They may have enough time, but not enough money. Or they may have the money, but it is in exchange for a demanding full-time job that… Continue reading Traveler Profiles
Backpack Devil’s Den State Park, AR
West Fork, AR Devil’s Den State Park is within reasonable driving distance from St. Louis, about 6 hours southwest near the Arkansas border. The 15-mile Butterfield Trail loop would be a wonderful trip for a beginning backpacker. The trail is well marked and save for a few dips into or ascents above the wooded valley,… Continue reading Backpack Devil’s Den State Park, AR