Travelers can be a challenge to buy gifts for since they tend to appreciate experiences over possessions. But with the holidays around the corner, we cannot deny it’s still nice to hand over a physical gift all wrapped up in pretty paper. This travel gift guide features a wide range of thoughtful present ideas for the holiday season (or year-round)! We have broken …
Go on a Run One of my favorite ways to explore a new city is to wake up early and go on a run. Not only do you get to explore the streets and get in exercise, but it is also a great way to take some time to yourself. This is especially helpful if you’re on a long-term trip …
Word of warning – this article talks about subjects that might make some people feel uncomfortable. But because of this very reason, there is a lack of information that discusses women’s health issues that you will likely face on the road. So, in the words of the Boy Scouts Scouts BSA, “Always be prepared.” Periods No point in beating around …
As health nuts, it might surprise you that until recently, we had never gone on a wellness retreat. This is even more surprising given that we hail from San Francisco, where yoga studios are constantly offering up packages all over the world. But when we have traveled in the past, we preferred to do things on our own schedule and …
Technology is inextricably linked to everyday life, a truth made even clearer when you are living out of your backpack. These are the services and apps that we found absolutely essential to our life on the road. Entertainment Netflix Easily our favorite subscription service on the planet. Some of the best shows and movies are being produced by Netflix, and …
A meal without wine is breakfast. We wholeheartedly live by this slogan. Being from the Bay Area, we have been spoiled by the close proximity to Napa Valley and the wonderful wines it produces. Because of this, when we first arrived in South America, we admittedly were disappointed with the limited selection that was available. We remained optimistic, however, because …
When we travel to new places, one of Mike’s favorite things to do is seek out the local cuisine, typically from an old lady hustling from a street cart at midnight, while Tara is usually the first to order a local libation. And Peru was no different. Enter in, the pisco sour. This delicious cocktail can literally be found at every …