The golden rule is light, thin clothes and less of them.

Thanks to my love for his masterpiece, Into Thin Air, I was already on Krakauer’s side before I even picked up its predecessor, Into the Wild. I knew it would be a story that would tempt, scare, and awe me.
The Storyline
Starting from the book’s cover, the outcome is apparent to the reader: the protagonist, a 24 year-old [...]

Thoughts on money for the budget-minded
When it comes to travel, there are two things you can count on: (1) you’ll always find a cheaper exchange rate after you’ve traded your money, and (2) you’ll always go over budget. I don’t mean to be negative, but these are the Murphy’s Laws of travel. Yes, there are more, but [...]

I purposely bought a small backpack to help limit me in what I brought on the trip.

I must admit, I look at the details of my post about what I took on my trip with a tinge of embarrassment.  I can only guess the level of order and detail was directly proportional to my level of excitement!
I was aware of how the contents of my bag and wardrobe slowly morphed as [...]