Want to know what to pack for a backpacking trip? There are all sorts of lists available. But there are also a lot of styles of backpacking out there. An ultra-lightweight backpacker isn’t going to carry the same gear that I take on trips with my preschooler!
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The first time I tried hitchhiking I was 19 years old and wanted to get a ride out of Munich towards the Balkans.
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There are numerous ways to arrange your kindling and fuel wood to get a fire going. These are called “fire lays.” Depending on the circumstances, some ways of building a fire are a lot better than others. For example, you’d want to use a different fire lay in wet conditions than in dry conditions. Here
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I’m a traveler. A female traveler. A female hitchhiker. And, yes, I even hitchhike with my daughter.
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Southern Albania is full of semi-secret beaches with crystal-clear water, smooth rocks, and alcove caves. It will absolutely take your breath away – and bear in mind that this is coming from someone who generally despises beaches (I prefer mountains 🙂 ).
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When I was a kid, there weren’t too many options for tents. You basically got a dome-shaped tent or an A-frame tent. Now, there are tons of options — including pop up tents. Well, lots of options doesn’t always mean good options! I get the appeal of pop-up tents. Dealing with tent poles can be
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