It sounds a little obvious, but having a good backpack is one of the key things to keep in mind when backpacking. You'll need a large bag that you can keep most of your stuff in that you'll hopefully be able to fit into overhead compartments on an airplane. After that, you'll need a smaller day bag to carry around while you are out exploring and need a few things on hand.Currently I have the Osprey Farpoint 55 travel backpack set. It comes with large backpack that just fits into overhead bins along with a day bag that zips and clips onto that bag. Let me preface this whole post about another bag by saying I LOVE my Farpoint 55. It maxes out the amount of space I can fit stuff into carry-on luggage and also has the convenient bag connector. The main reason I got this bag was … [Read more...]
The Time I Got an Erotic Massage in Prague
This is probably the first post I'm going to make here that is going to set me up for serious judgement, but I'm just being honest about the things I do when I travel. Happy ending massages aren't on my normal itinerary, but something I wanted to try out in a place that it is legal and full of gorgeous women.I did look this up before I went to the Czech Republic as an option, but it kind of happened out of nighttime boredom.I was only in Prague for a couple of days. The first day I got there in the afternoon on a flight from Rome. When I checked into my hostel I tried to find a time that I could do laundry, but the only time I could do it was 8pm that evening. I was in desperate need for some clean tee shirts so I just took that time and went out exploring.That day I … [Read more...]
Travel Inspiration Newsletter for July 2018
I'm changing up my email updates and mimicking the format that Tim Ferriss uses doing his Five Bullet Fridays email instead of just emailing you guys with my latest posts. If you're not subscribed yet, please go ahead and sign up here. Inspirational Travel Quote of the Month "Conditions are never perfect. 'Someday' is a disease that will take your dreams to the grave with you." - Tim Ferriss, The 4-Hour Workweek STATS Currently in: Los AngelesNext trip: Orlando (I'm going to Disney World with my 4 year old niece)Next solo trip: Hong Kong Travel Gadget I Want or Bought Bluetooth Sleeping Eye Mask Headphones - I'll use earplugs when I'm in hostels or on planes if I have to, but I don't really like the pressure from them. I've found that you can play white noise to drown out … [Read more...]
Free Things to do in Los Angeles [A Local’s Guide]
I've been living in Los Angeles for just a little over 8 years now. I think that's long enough to call myself an Angelino, despite the fact that I'm currently thinking of moving away. I still love this city, but I just think that it's time for me to take my adventures elsewhere for a bit.When I first moved to LA I made a bucket list of things to do in Los Angeles County. I'll definitely post that on here one day. A lot of it I accomplished. A lot I didn't. What I didn't realize at the time was that a considerable amount of that list was about free things to do in Los Angeles.There is just so much to do in this expensive city, but you really don't have to spend money to do something. I've often had move fun and seen more interesting things for free, or close to free, than I … [Read more...]
My Trick to Falling Asleep While Traveling [90% Works Every Time]
For as long as I can remember I've always had an issue with sleeping. I can think back to elementary school when I'd be up all night watching infomercials trying to get myself bored enough to fall asleep. There are only so many times you can watch Ron Popeil and his audience scream "set it and forget it" before you start to lose your adolescent mind.I'll admit I've even had problems with sleeping pills in the past. Over the last few years I've gotten my sleep under control by eating better, exercising, meditating, and sticking to pre-bed habits.When I fall out of the elements and my regular routine, I've had a lot of issues getting the sleep back. Traveling has always been detrimental to my sleeping since I'm throwing a wrench into my nightly routines and the structure of my … [Read more...]