Collections: Resources

Have you ever felt stressed and a little overwhelmed when planning a trip?  You are not alone.  There is a lot to think about and do.  However, for me, this is also one of my favorite parts.  Having the right resources helps take away the stress and just leaves the fun parts.  Here you will find packing lists, gift guides, reviews of products and accommodations as well as resources I use for my travels and articles I have written.

Planning


Trip Planner

Planning a trip can be overwhelming at times, and it is easy to forget to do something important.  Follow my trip planner for a full step-by-step list of things to do to plan your trip and prepare for your departure.  It includes a recommended timeline and a downloadable checklist.  Check full Trip Planner here.


Useful resources

One of the most common reasons for being overwhelmed by planning travel is not knowing the best resources out there.  I have compiled a list of the resources I recommend and use – for everything from booking flights and ground transportation, finding the best hotels and activities, and where to get the best gear and accessories.  You’ll find reference to these resources throughout my blog posts, but here they are all together for easy reference.  Look up  Useful Resources here.


Travel Insurance

Travel Insurance is peace of mind when you travel.  However, it can be overwhelming.  I have created a complete guide to buying the best travel insurance, including what travel insurance is and what it covers (and what it does NOT cover), how to buy it, and how to use it, along with a recommendation for which travel insurance to get.   Before buying travel insurance (and definitely before deciding you don’t need it – you DO), check out my Guide to Travel Insurance here.

Packing


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It’s hard to know what to pack sometimes.  What you pack can vary depending on where you go and when you go there, as well as for how long.  I have taken two-year backpacking trips, two-week vacations and two-day business trips.  Here you will find packing lists for all kinds of trips, from the basic essentials to specialized items for unique trips.   Get Packing Lists here.


Product reviews

Traveling often requires having some specialized clothing and equipment, such as hiking gear, warm weather clothing, binoculars and luggage.  If you are getting into the great outdoors, you will also need the right camping gear, kayaks and more. Knowing the best gear to buy can be tricky.  To help make things easier, I have written comprehensive reviews of some of the products that are essential for travel (or at least some types of trips).   Read Product Reviews here.


Travel Gift Ideas

Birthdays and the holidays can present a challenge as you try to find the perfect gifts for your loved ones.  If they love traveling, check my gift guides to help you find the perfect present.  Whether it is a travel experience, something to take on their travels or something to inspire traveling, you will be sure to find something ideal.

Check Gift Guides here.

Staying


Accommodation Guides

Here are specific guides for accommodations in many places you will travel to, as well as  reviews of places I have stayed at to help you find places with character, that add to your travel experience.

Read Accommodation Guides and Reviews here.

Traveling


TRavel tips

From travel advice for first time travelers to more advanced tips on how to save money, plus planning tips, how to stay safe and much more.  Don’t plan your trip or travel without checking out these travel tips and tricks.

Read Travel Tips here.

Reading


From time to time, I write articles about issues that are important to me.  Of course, I have written about experiential travel (since that what this blog is all about), but there are other articles about travel-related topics here too.

Read articles here.