When you are traveling with the intent to learn something about yourself, the question of what electronics to bring becomes very important. Electronics can provide a lot of things to support you in your trip. For me it has been helpful to think about what I am trying to accomplish with these devices, and then back into what devices to bring, since some devices can serve different roles. For interest an iphone can be a e-reader, video and photo camera, GPS, phone, blogging device (albeit with … [Read more...]
3 key elements to set yourself up for a life-changing travel experience
“We live in a wonderful world that is full of beauty, charm and adventure. There is no end to the adventures we can have if only we seek them with our eyes open.” – Jawaharial Nehru // I think if you are craving adventure and travel, and want to get said adventure and travel on the cheap, then Southeast Asia is the place to go to. Travel isn’t new to me – I’ve journeyed throughout North America, South America, Europe, Africa, Asia and Australia. I’ve climbed mountains in Patagonia, hiked the … [Read more...]
Why I am blogging my 3-month Southeast Asia trip
“Not all those who wander are lost” -- J.R.R. Tolkien // Since college I have wanted to travel abroad for an extended period of time, and have recently decided to take a trip to Southeast Asia for 3 months. I’ll be blogging along my journey for a number of reasons: To share what I learn during my travels with friends, family, and the world To remain self-accountable to living in the moment and getting the most out of my travel and life experiences To help people contemplating a … [Read more...]