“The Backpackers Price” is a brand new series that Nomad Backpackers is launching. Through personal travels to various cities around the world, we will share the actual price of a day in that city. This series should assist travelers in planning their next trip to specific places around the world. Each city will have a realistic example [...] [...more]
When it comes to packing for any trip or adventure, the best secret is finding the 2 in 1 items. Whether going away for a week or traveling the world for a few years, it saves precious packing space. The Tech 2 in 1’s The Amazon Kindle is by far both Justin and my favorite 2 in 1 item. [...] [...more]
I now ride my bike to work. Everyday! We live 1 mile from the preschool that I teach at. I do not ride alone. Each day, as I ride my bike to work, I see dozens of other individuals choosing transportation via pedals. Some are biking to work like me. Others are cycling to class, a [...] [...more]
Traveling allows more time to read. It’s a simple fact. Travel is a reason to love books. Whether it’s on an 8 hour flight or a few days at the beach. Traveling will even inspire a non-avid reader to flip through pages endlessly. Books are great travel companions. They are lightweight. If you get tired of what [...] [...more]
Shortly after arriving in Auckland we started the process of selling our car. After 4 months of driving around New Zealand, our car was looking a bit travel worn and in desperate need of a bath. After re-loading our backpacks, and giving away sleeping bags and other items we purchased along the way, the car [...] [...more]
When one decides to spend a year or more living out of a 38 liter backpack, one starts to think a lot about clothing. In my case, all of the books and travel blogs I read advised me to buy shirts and socks made from synthetic materials such as polypropylene. Many budget travel resources also [...] [...more]
After sending an email to Columbia, I received the typical automated response email with the standard disclaimer, “you will receive a response within 48 hours”. I was in no rush, I’ll just be patient and sit it out, in my pants. I mean, it’s not an emergency like I split my pants. Upon checking my email, [...] [...more]
Before departing on our backpacking travels all around the world, Justin and I spent a considerable amount of time researching gear. Our goal was to maximize on the quality of what we packed in our backpacks. Each of our backpacks only have so much room, so each item matters. While still in the States we [...] [...more]
I recently received an email from my Aunt Lynette. Being the fun aunt that she is, the email was full of interesting questions. Instead of simply replying to her email, I thought I should post my answers for everyone. Lynette: Do you have to wear a uniform where you work? I’m sure you both look cute [...] [...more]
Recently, Justin and I received an email from Gillian, a long term subscriber (3 months or so, wink wink!) inquiring about what we have learned. Her and her husband are currently selling their house and making plans for their own life style change of long term travel. Gillian wrote: Hey guys, now that you have been on [...] [...more]
