Travel Tip: The Ultimate Vest

 
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Looking for the ultimate travel vest? Believe it or not, you may want to check the sporting goods department.

Travel Tip: The Headscarf Saves the Day

 
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Lots of you have let me know how you use your trusty sarong for as many things as I do. However, carrying a head scarf in certain areas of the world can be equally as versatile.

Travel Tip: The Flexibility of the Flexible Cutting Board

 
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I recently read an article on how to always be prepared for a picnic on the road. I nearly ignored the piece, but then thought better of it.

Travel Tip: Dryer Sheet Aroma Therapy

 
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Those of you who have been forced to carry dirty or damp laundry in a small pack for a few days know first hand just how disgusting it can start to smell. A really interesting tip I heard recently?

Travel Tip: The Rubber Door Wedge

 
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These things are small, cheap and take up very little room in your luggage.

Travel Tip: Snagging the Hotel’s Business Card

 
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While it’s nice to have the contact information for a future visit or online travel review, this tip is more about making things more convenient for you in the developing world.

Travel Tip: Negotiating Security “Securely”

 
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David and I sort of naturally fell into this as a pattern of travel behavior, but it is worth making it part of your mental “check list” when traveling with a partner.

Travel Tip: Cross Packing

 
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We did not do this on our recent trip around the blue marble, but it’s a great idea I ran across recently, and would like to bear it in mind for another excursion.

How to Be a Road Warrior: Some Cool Products

 
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I know I usually try to lean towards the extreme budget end of things, but I ran across a couple of items here that I am anxious to try out when budget and circumstances permit.

Budget Traveler’s Picnic Article

 
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If you’ve been a reader of this blog for a while now, you know that David and I are big fans of the picnic option while on the road.