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Road Trip Essentials: Interactive Packing List + 55 Must-Haves
I’ve been learning the ins and outs of road trip essentials and honing my packing list since I was old enough to get behind the wheel. The open road attracted me at a very young age and will continue to draw me in for the rest of my life. As an eager teenager, I […]
Ultra-Minimalist Travel Packing List for a Week
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 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. But here’s the good news: Baggage doesn’t have to slow us down. Traveling light is a choice. We don’t have to […]
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 […]
47 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 […]