Deciding what to pack for a round the world trip is exciting! But it can also be stressful if you aren’t especially great at editing your fashion choices (ahem.. like me..), and prioritizing what you NEED over what looks good. Luckily you can [generally] fit-in just about anywhere with a Read more…
If you’ve been hanging out with me on Rise & Brine, or in person, you’ll also know that I LOVE travel ..and clothes ..and shoes and ..packing and ..capsule wardrobes. So when I had the chance to pack for my trans-siberian railroad adventure, I basically couldn’t stop smiling and packing Read more…
Before heading out on my latest adventure, I did a LOT of research about one-bagging it: specifically, how to do this 6-week around-the-world trip with only a carry-on backpack. After all that research, I settled on the Osprey Porter 46 Liter backpack. In fact, I hit a Black Friday sale at Read more…
If planning a 6-week around-the-world trip has taught me anything, it’s that tour companies can make the whole process a lot easier. Along the way I’ve discovered dozens of agencies that will – for a price – curate a custom vacation or guided expedition for you. There are plenty of Read more…
Camping is often seen in two different lights. On one hand, some say they’ll never ever go camping because it’s dirty and difficult, and why would anyone want to put themselves through this on purpose? On the other hand, seasoned campers absolutely love traveling around camping, backwoods hiking, and communing Read more…
When you have a big trip coming up, there are tons of moving parts: funding your trip, transportation, connections, lodging confirmations, language and culture notes, tour times, and ideas of things to do and places to eat. When you are traveling to a single destination, keeping it all straight is Read more…
Think about it. What is keeping you from achieving your dreams? From living a life that is totally yours, a life that gives you the freedom to do whatever you want? To most of us, our ideal life seems out of reach, like it’s meant to just stay a dream Read more…
If you are planning to take some time to travel (and you really should see at least some of planet while you’re here) then you will also need to straighten out your finances before you leave. Money might not be an attractive topic like hiking through the Rockies or lying Read more…
Graduating from College was a little scary, as I remember it. I knew my life was going to change and I had no plans for what was next. I asked my self daily “What should you do after you graduate?” There seemed to be three standard answers: (1)get an internship, Read more…
If you think Europe is out of reach, or reserved for long vacations, think again. In this post I’ll show you how to plan a long weekend in Europe with a little preparation and a limited budget. I studied abroad in France while in college, and for a long time, Read more…