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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...

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...

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...

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...