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There is no single item I own that gets more compliments from other travelers than my laptop case. It’s a hardshell leather case that disguises my laptop as an old book. Quality gear is pretty important when it comes to doing the digital nomad thing. If you travel and work like me, your laptop is …
No matter where I go in the world, I tend to bring along some of the same items in my backpack. When it comes to packing, especially for long-term travel across continents, my packing philosophy is to bring things that… Are useful in multiple climates and types of environments Have more than one use (e.g. …
The Patagonia Nano Puff jacket is SO lightweight and looks SO thin, it’s hard to believe it has the power to keep you warm at all. But turns out this whole compressible lightweight jacket thing is pretty magical – and perfect for traveling. I had always stayed away from jackets like this because they’re crazy …
When planning a trip, no one wants to sit around thinking about what it’s gonna feel like to have a pounding headache in the humid 90-degree heat whilst trudging through the streets in a steamy, crowded Asian city looking for your hostel. But these types of situations are the reality of travel and ye must …
I am constantly cold, unless I’m hot. Seriously: if it’s not between 74 and 80 degrees F, I’m either breaking out in goosebumps or dripping sweat, no exaggeration. The sweating thing I’m kinda okay with (hence living in Thailand for a year), but winter weather has some serious potential to make me miserable. Related: I’m Freezing …
Bloggers have been sharing their tips about Southeast Asia since the beginning of time. This article has been done a thousand times before (here, here, and here, for example) but oh well I’m doing it anyways! Before assembling things, let’s get in the right mindset. Some basic ideas to remember about packing light for SEA: …
