Packing Lists

Antarctica Cruise Packing List

Antarctica Cruise Packing List

I spent most of December working in Antarctica. In my latest post, I cover the logistics of when to visit Antarctica based on what you want to see and most importantly, what to pack! (I packed terribly so learn from my mistakes!) I’ve included a list of my favorite gear!

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Travel Safety Tips: What to Pack

Travel Safety Tips: What to Pack

As a woman who travels solo most of the time, I am always thinking about my safety. I wanted to share a few tips for things to pack for safety along with how to stay safe online. Check out the post for five things I pack for every trip at home or abroad.
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Photo Guide to the Galapagos

Photo Guide to the Galapagos

The Galapagos was the highlight of my four-month South America trip earlier this year. I’ve complied a photo guide to the Galapagos covering the eight islands I visited along with a packing list, camera gear suggestions and helpful tips!

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Packing 101

Packing 101

Before I left for my 4-month South America trip, I photographed everything I packed to provide a detailed breakdown of my luggage. This includes everything from camera gear to hiking boots and what I should have left at home.

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Kilimanjaro 101: Cost, Routes & Packing List

Kilimanjaro 101: Cost, Routes & Packing List

I recently hiked the Lemosho Route to the summit of Kilimanjaro. I’ve compiled all the main questions about the trek including when to go, which route to choose, what to pack and a breakdown of my costs.

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The Real Cost of Iceland: Budget & Packing Tips

The Real Cost of Iceland: Budget & Packing Tips

In the final part of my Iceland series, I breakdown the cost of my 10-day trip complete with a colorful graph! I discuss all the details of traveling in Iceland including when to go, what to pack, rental cars and budget tips!

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Anna’s Top 10 Packing List

Anna’s Top 10 Packing List

After wandering the globe non-stop for the past seven years, I’ve become a pro at packing the most essential and useful items for my adventures. Here’s my top 10 packing list!

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Hi, I’m Anna — a vagabond writer and photographer with bylines in National Geographic, The Washington Post and AFAR. I’ve been traveling solo full-time for more than a decade and built this blog to help you (and your wallet) make the most of your adventures.

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