Planning destinations (and the order of destinations) of a big trip like this is daunting, especially when there are only a very few places we have no interest in going! Between the weather, events, costs, high/low season and proximity to each other there area a million factors to use to decide. Also having to learn […]
Packing Lists
One of the biggest challenges of planning on being away for a year, traveling via planes/trains and buses is narrowing down the packing list! Our list is a work in progress, but the below are some of those list I have been relying on for ideas. https://www.indietraveller.co/how-to-pack-light/ https://www.earthtrekkers.com/around-the-world-packing-list/http://travel-junkies.com/tag/planning/ https://blog.tortugabackpacks.com/rtw-packing-list/http://halftheclothes.com/travel-tips/rtw-packing-list/ http://www.rtwpackinglist.com/https://www.travelfashiongirl.com/rtw-packing-list-your-ultimate-guide-for-around-the-world-travel/ http://alittleadrift.com/rtw-travel/rtw_packing/https://herpackinglist.com/2016/06/downsizing-for-family-travel/https://uslovingwanderlust.com/2018/02/24/what-to-pack-when-traveling-full-time/ https://alittleadrift.com/rtw-travel/rtw_packing/#packinghttps://www.thefamilyvoyage.com/family-gap-year-packing-list/ http://riseandbrine.com/what-to-pack-for-a-round-the-world-trip/ http://www.cupoftj.com/how-i-packed-for-a-year-of-travel/
Packing Up
To get the gist of how much stuff I was planning on bringing, I just did a trial run of Nate’s clothes/shoes… Down Jacket Rain Coat Fleece Jacket 6 tees (one long-sleeved) 3 pants (one zips to shorts) 2 shorts 6 socks 6 underwearswimsuit/shirtPJ pants Flip Flop Keen SandalsI managed to squeeze all that into […]
Transition
Friday was my last day of work. I was there nearly 5 years. It was a good run with some of the best people I’ve ever known. I leave with very mixed emotions: I’m sad to be leaving, and at the same time I’m eagerly anticipating the future. We’ve dreamed about this trip for so […]