Long Term Travel Checklist
So you've booked a long term trip and you're excited to leave. Now what! There are probably a million and one things that you have to do and think about before leaving, especially if you're considering not coming back, or there are other options out there for you that you want to take advantage of!
What they don’t tell you when you go long-term traveling
I’ve gone on quite a few trips, and every time I leave things change and I’m never prepared for it. I am terrible with change (i’m working on it), but here are a few things that I’ve noticed no one tells you about when you traveling.
Visas in SE Asia
In preparation for my trip out to SE Asia, i've been researching which countries I'll need a Visa for and how long can you travel around those countries before requiring a visa if possible. Please keep in mind these might change and fluctuate, so click on the countries included to go to their government sites!
Long Term Travel: Budgeting in SE Asia
Although I love to travel, I've only spent 2-3 weeks here there and everywhere, but I try and go somewhere far off once or twice a year. Budgeting for both is difficult. You have to take into account the cost of traveling often, flights, whether you splurge because you're only somewhere for a few weeks, or need to stretch out your savings over a long period of time, and so many little things.
Long term Travel: Choosing the right backpack
You have many options when you're traveling depending on how long you're going for, what type of travel you're doing, where you're going and the weather. Since I plan on being gone for 6 months through rain and sun, cold and warm, I need to make sure I have enough room to have clothing to fit these options as well as enough shoe options for all of the above. Here are my favourite options for Long Term Travel!
Planning a Trip: Seattle
After missing our flight, we ended up stuck in Seattle for an 8 hour layover. I had never been before and the opportunity to explore made me excited. With 8 hours and counting, we wanted to make sure that we maximized our time there and got a chance to see a few sights. We managed to cram a few things in, but given a weekend here is what I would have liked to do!
Traveling to NYC: Part II
Here’s the second part of our trip to NYC in February and all that we saw. Some highlights included the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island and Central Park, wandering around the city and just exploring. Check out everything we squeezed into two days in NYC!
Traveling to NYC
Our trip started off with a red eye flight to Toronto. Let me tell you, red eye flights may sound exciting, leaving one city and waking up in the next, however it’s key to note this means usually a 3.5 hour sleep if you’re lucky and then after a slightly hectic transfer, you’ll get another hour of uncomfortable sleep. Here is a run-down of the first couple of days in NYC!
Planning a Trip: Palm Springs
It's freezing outside for a lot of us this time of year, so now is the perfect time to plan a trip to somewhere warm. Somewhere that I discovered last year was this lovely retirement-esque place known to many as Palm Springs. With the aging population of 65+ and few younger people, it's a really great place to get away and relax with friends by the pool, hiking in the Joshua Tree National Park, or visiting the many interesting places that the area has to offer.
What to Pack: NYC
I've just booked a trip to NYC for the beginning of March! I wrote post last week about places that I want to check out when I get to NYC, but I wanted to put together a post about what I'm packing. I like to pride myself in packing light whenever possible, and paring down where I can to make things as easy and efficient as possible while traveling.
Planning a Trip: NYC
I've just booked a trip to NYC for the beginning of March! I've been to the Big Apple before, but when I was traveling with family and technically under age in the United States. I'm currently researching a few places that I'd like to go and a few experiences I want to have while being down there.
48 Hours in Shanghai
I was lucky enough to stop over in Shanghai on my way to SE Asia. If you are headed down there and you will likely have a layover or plane change in China, I recommend taking advantage of the not so talked about 144 or 24-hour visa that is offered at customs. Here is my travel diary while in China and what I recommend you know before you go there!
Planning a Trip: SE Asia Flights
SE Asia is the best place to go to get a mix of culture, nightlife and lots of beach time. I went to Thailand a year and a half ago by myself and had the best time. I was able to meet people all over the world, but the best part was exploring the temples in the different cities and learning more about Buddhism and myself.
Italy Guide: Cinque Terre
I have always dreamed of going to Cinque Terre. It was the one place in Italy that I dreamed of the blue skies, sun and spending time in the water. Here are a few highlights of my trip.
Currently Dreaming: Paris
My mother always told me to go to Paris with somebody. She said that it is such a romantic place that deserves to be visited as a couple in love. I plan on going one day, but just because you're single, that shouldn't stop you from visiting this beautiful place.
