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
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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
What I Packed for Peru
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
How to Pack for Volunteer Trips
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
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 take on … [Read more...] about Building a Travel Wardrobe