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Packing List for Bikepacking Across Europe

Liz May 11, 2024 0 Comments
Packing for a long bikepacking trip across Europe proved to be quite a challenge. While similar to our previous 2+ week bikepacking trips on the GDMBR there were some notable differences as we incorporated a lot of city/town travel in the mix. So our packing list for bikepacking across Europe involved more items to make us presentable to explore towns on our non-biking days.  While our...

Bikepacking Across Europe Guide: From London to Istanbul

Liz April 28, 2024 0 Comments
My Husband Alex and I bikepacked Across Europe from London to Istanbul, Türkiye, we passed through 15 countries and cycled over 2,500 miles (4,023 km). We made our own way for the most part and while it was NOT the most efficient way to cycle across Europe, we were able to see a lot of bucket list places, including quaint Belgium towns, the beautiful Alsace region of France, the Black Forest in...

6 Things to Know Before Doing the O-Trek

Liz July 5, 2023 0 Comments
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What to Pack for the Great Divide Mountain Bike Route (GDMBR) – UPDATED 2022

Liz May 8, 2023 0 Comments
When we first set off to bike the Great Divide Mountain Bike route (GDMBR) in 2020 we had no idea what to pack! It was our first bikepacking trip and we were overwhelmed, but we consulted with very experience bikepackers to get the full scoop on what to pack for the GDMBR which helped immensely! After completing 1,000 miles of the GDMBR in 2020, we knew we'd have to go back again. So we set off...

What to Pack for the 3 High Passes Trek (+ Everest Basecamp) Unguided

Liz January 28, 2023 0 Comments
Below is our complete what to pack for the 3 high passes trek + Everest Basecamp list. We have been fortunate enough to visit Nepal on two separate occasions and complete some iconic treks in the Himalayas. We have always gone unguided and without porter support. The first time we completed the Annapurna Circuit and the last time the 3 High Passes Trek + we added on the Everest Basecamp. The...

Which Nepal Trek Is Best? Everest Basecamp vs Annapurna Circuit vs Three Passes Trek

Liz January 26, 2023 0 Comments
.elementor-widget-wrap { flex-direction: column; } .elementor-widget-wrap div:last-child { margin-top: auto; } When we planned our first trip to Nepal we tried searching for the question we will be answering in this post, "Which Nepal trek is best?" The three iconic Nepal treks we were debating were the Everest Basecamp, Annapurna Circuit, and the Three Passes Trek. We ended up doing the...

7 Ways to Travel More While Working Full Time

Liz August 31, 2018 0 Comments
So you want to travel all the time but have limited days off of work? This is the constant struggle of those of us with the travel bug but have to work full-time. Although you may feel discouraged, with the proper strategy, you can still manage to travel a lot while working a full-time job. We love to travel and go on wild outdoor adventures, but until recently, we have always had to align it...

How to travel the Galapagos independently: 3 Islands in 5 days

Liz January 8, 2018 0 Comments
The best word to describe the Galapagos Islands is magical. I have never been to a place where the animals were so unafraid of humans. Before this trip, I didn't know such a place existed. In order to see this island paradise, the vast majority of travelers spend many thousands of dollars on a live-aboard cruise. As a result, we've noticed that a common misconception among travelers is that the...

Affording Travel without Increasing your Income or Spending

Liz December 5, 2017 0 Comments
Confession time here, I used to suffer from a severe case of guilty conscience. It was so bad in fact, that I have literally contacted old high school friends many, many years after high school to apologize for something I did or said to them when we were young. Alex and I both have spent time living in low income countries in Africa and my awareness of frivolous spending has always been...

Is The Annapurna Circuit Trek Still Worth it Despite the Roads?

Liz August 26, 2017 0 Comments
3 things to consider when deciding if this hike is worth it for you Alex and I completed the full Annapurna Circuit from Besisahar to Naya Pul without a guide. The trek is over 200km long at mostly high elevation. We had been planning a trip to Nepal for years and knew we wanted to do a trek, as hiking and mountaineering are the primary activities of our travels. Being the planner that I am, I...