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Traveling with Groups: How to Keep Your Sanity and Avoid Mutiny
Traveling with a large group of people can be an amazing experience or a series of mishaps and frustrations until you can’t wait to leave. Travel is supposed to be fun, so make it fun. Here are some suggestions for avoiding and dealing with problems as they arise.
Traveling with Wet Clothes: Common Solutions for a Common Problem
If you’re an avid backpacker, you don’t let the rain stop you. Snow Storm? So What. Hail? Whatever. Your clothes get wet frequently, be it from sweat, rain, or showering with them on. We’ve all been in this position and have to decide what to do. Below I will offer some of my suggestions to keep your clothes dry and you happy.
10 Items to Never Forget When You Travel
You always feel like you’re forgetting something. You never forget to pack socks or your camera. Clothes and technology are the first things we go for when it’s time to pack. Here is a list of 10 essentials I take on every trip that are small, portable and crucial for the thrifty traveler.
Hosteling 101: Finding the Perfect Hostel Part Two
More in-depth information about specifics to look for, ask for. and be aware of. Happy hosteling.
Hosteling 101: Finding the Perfect Hostel Part One
Hostels can save you hundreds while you travel. Hostels allow you to meet new people, find off the beaten path spots, and have a different experience than you would in a hotel. People always have qualms about staying in hostels because of movies, rumors, and horror stories. Let an experienced hosteler give you the skinny on how to find the right hostel for you.
Easy Ways to Clean Clothing While Traveling
Traveling can be rewarding, but when you start stinking it can be hell for you and those around you. Cleaning your clothes on the road can be a huge frustration. Below I will offer some tips for keeping your clothes clean on the road without breaking the bank. The tips are for both washing your clothes and finding fabrics that don’t need to be cleaned as often.
One Piece of Gear No Traveler Should Ever Forget
Avid backpacker? Extended traveler? Luxury traveler? No matter which, this one piece of gear comes in handy. It’s small, lightweight, cost under $15 and you’ll use it daily. Once you have one, you’ll never travel without it. You’ll even begin using it at home because it’s so practical, so easy to use, and takes up so little space.
Backpacker’s Dream: 10 Outstanding Hostels Around the World
There are so many fascinating hostels around the world, but here are some of the more interesting and popular places that you may want to consider staying in if you are going to be spending some time traveling.
