Travel Hack: Making the Most of Machu Picchu

 
Photo Credit: Trek Hound
It’s one of the most coveted spiritual destinations and indigenous heritage sites in the world. Don’t you want to get the most out of it while you’re there?

Sarong Suggestions for Life on the Road

 
Photo Credit: Alex.Ch 
I first got turned on to these when I moved to Guam years ago, and got addicted to buying them on my first trip to Bali. They are colorful, versatile, dry quickly after washing them in the hostel shower, take up very little space in the backpack, and are just plain fun. Following […]

Trek Hound Travel Uses for the Classic Bandana

 
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During a previous budget ideas post I did for Wise Bread, fellow blogger Nora Dunn joined the discussion and pointed out just how versatile an item the humble bandana is on the road. So I got to thinking. Just how much mileage could I get out of one of these things? Following is my […]

Travel Tip: A New Use for the Tried and True Page Protector

 
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While I’ve previously come up with tons of ways to use these things in the classroom, my husband has an usual travel adaptation. Want to know what it is?

How to Bathe and Dry Off With Only One Towel / Sarong

 
Flickr Photo Credit: Wizan
I guess it’s been so long since I used more than one linen to bathe with, I’d forgotten that some people truly don’t know how to do this. I was remeinded a couple of years ago when we had a visitor who was clearly stressed out by the process.

How to Take a Shower in Sixty Seconds or Less

 
Flickr Photo Credit: Exfordy
Due to an extremely small water heater and the fact that our ground water is the same temperature as the lake (a degree or two above freezing), we have developed this technique for shower survival. It’s also a handy strategy to use on the road: desert camps with limited water supply tanks, […]

Hair Care On the Road

 
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How do you keep your hair in decent condition on a long term trip? How do you ensure the product quality when you have no idea what the local pharmacy will carry? Here are some tips I picked up on the road and used during our recent around the world trip:

Travel Tip: The Ultimate Vest

 
Flickr Photo Credit: Just Us 3
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

 
Flickr Photo Credit: Sir Mildred Pierce
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.