Travel Tip: The Flexibility of the Flexible Cutting Board

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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. Read more…

Travel Tip: Dryer Sheet Aroma Therapy

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Flickr Photo Credit: Ingorr 

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? Read more…

Travel Tip: The Rubber Door Wedge

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Photo Credit: Amazon.Com

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

Travel Tip: Snagging the Hotel’s Business Card

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Flickr Photo Credit: Marcin Wichary

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. Read more…

Travel Tip: Negotiating Security “Securely”

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Flickr Photo Credit: Rightee

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. Read more…

Travel Tip: Cross Packing

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Flickr Photo Credit: Jo Simon

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. Read more…

How to Be a Road Warrior: Some Cool Products

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Flickr Photo Credit: Jon Rawlinson

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. Read more…

Budget Traveler’s Picnic Article

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Flickr Photo Credit: Johan Larsson

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. Read more…

Carving Out the Cash: A Great Budget Travel Article

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Flickr Photo Credit: Lance and Erin

Hi Guys! I found this link to a great budget travel article. Read more…

Carving Out the Cash: Traveling by Ocean Freighter

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Flickr Photo Credit: Savannah Grandfather

David and I have been discussing this option on and off for several years. While we are both still intrigued by the possibility, I have to say that personally, the jury’s still out on this one for me. Here’s why. Read more…