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Ultra-Minimalist Travel Packing List for a Week (Extremely Light)
Ultra minimalist travel — these three words sound a tad extreme, don’t they? If they conjure up images of a sunburnt drifter hobbling down the sidewalk with ragged clothes and nothing to their name, I can’t blame you. But, it’s not like that, I swear. Ultra-minimalist travel is anything but an aimless struggle. It’s […]
Carry-On Only Packing List for 2020: Pack Light, Travel Right
I’ve been traveling light and using packing lists for years, and I’ll never take for granted how good it feels to travel ‘carry-on only’. Because I’ve seen how miserable traveling with excess can be. Picture this: An exasperated traveler lurches helplessly down the sidewalk as they inch their overstuffed baggage toward the entrance of a […]
JBL Charge 3 Review: A Capable Travel Speaker?
Price: $150 MSRP – Check Price on Amazon Noel’s Rating: 4.6 out of 5 stars Pros: Powerful! Great sound quality, impressive battery life, waterproof, able to charge devices Cons: Size/weight not ideal for lightweight travel, exposed subwoofers Weight: 28.2 oz (800 grams) Lighter/Smaller Option: UE Boom 2: 19 oz (539 grams) Budget Option: Anker Soundcore 2 Overview: JBL Charge 3 […]
41 Van Life Essentials: Best Gadgets, Gear & Accessories List
Ol’ Champ, my beloved 2005 Chevy Astro camper van, has taken me through desolate deserts, breathtaking mountain ranges, chaotic city streets, and everywhere in between. I’ve spent months living under its humble steel roof with all I could ever need, and nothing more. I know a thing or two about what’s essential when it […]