When planning my two-week-long trip to Colombia, I was met with great difficulty. I would be experiencing both the balmy temperatures of the Caribbean coast and the cool and rainy climate of cosmopolitan Bogota. I also had a conference to attend. This mix made clothing choices tricky, but I … [Read more...] about What I Packed for Colombia
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What I Packed for a Week in Belize
In the past, I've felt like a pro with packing but this was my first international trip since South Africa in 2019, so I felt rusty! Like in Guatemala, I went carry on only, which was pretty easy to manage. I also spent most of my time in the water, not touring the ruins of the mainland, so this … [Read more...] about What I Packed for a Week in Belize
What I Packed for South Africa
Packing for South Africa was similar to what I'd pack for just about any trip. I knew I wanted to carry on, especially as I'd be traveling from place to place by bus. I'm so glad I did because I saw lots of travelers with massive backpacks and suitcases struggling to maneuver them. The weather … [Read more...] about What I Packed for South Africa
What I Packed for Canada
My family trip to Canada this summer sort of snuck up on me, booked months in advance, but a crazy summer kept me from preparing as much as I normally would have. I knew it would be cold in Banff, but I think I underestimated what the weather would be like. I was only gone for around six days, … [Read more...] about What I Packed for Canada
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