I'll admit that I started packing for Peru about a month before my trip. Since it is a different climate in the Southern Hemisphere, I had plenty of winter clothes I could lay out, not needing them in the humid Georgia spring. But this was a tricky one to prepare for. My trip had a mix of climates … [Read more...] about What I Packed for Peru
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Planning a Trip to the Black Hills
Known as "America's best idea," there's no better way to see what the country is all about than at its national parks. I spent last summer visiting Grand Teton, Yellowstone, and Rocky Mountain national parks and knew I wanted to see more this year. I headed for the Black Hills, an area of … [Read more...] about Planning a Trip to the Black Hills
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
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
Packing for a Blue Cruise in Turkey
One of the quintessential experiences of traveling in Turkey's Mediterranean region is going on what's known as a "blue cruise." Named for the Turkish boats called gulets that sail the crystal blue waters, it's a way to see the region's ruins and history while soaking up the sun and eating the best … [Read more...] about Packing for a Blue Cruise in Turkey