Volunteer travel is a great way to give back while seeing the world, assuming you go with a reputable organization. But packing can be intimidating. Some programs give you a recommended packing list, but not all. I've now volunteered twice in Thailand, including once at the Elephant Nature Park, and … [Read more...] about How to Pack for Volunteer Trips
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Packing for Two Weeks in Guatemala
For my first trip of 2017, I spent two weeks gallivanting around Guatemala, my first Central American country. I knew I would be going carry on only since I was flying Spirit. It would also be easier to get around that way. I brought a backpack smaller than the one I took around Southeast Asia, the … [Read more...] about Packing for Two Weeks in Guatemala
Building a Travel Wardrobe
I am ready to admit that I don't have any fashion sense to speak of. When I started dressing myself, I mostly wore band t-shirts and sundresses with flowery headbands and cardigans. But as I've grown older and traveled more with real-life adults, I've developed my own travel wardrobe to … [Read more...] about Building a Travel Wardrobe
What I’m Packing for the Dominican Republic
As I mentioned in a previous post, I'll be in the Dominican Republic twice this month. They're two very different trips, as this one will mostly be spent in the city of Santo Domingo with a small amount of time in a rural area. I'm also leaving straight from there to go to Arkansas, so this is an … [Read more...] about What I’m Packing for the Dominican Republic
Caroline’s Favorite Things 2015
It's that time of year again! It's time to recommend my favorite travel products for the traveler in your life. I have traveled at least a week out of every month this year so I've tested these products firsthand. These are all items that I regularly use and, best of all, apart from the one nice … [Read more...] about Caroline’s Favorite Things 2015