After nearly 16 hours of travel we arrived in Easter Island on Wednesday morning. This place has always had a mystical allure for both Kevin and I, and neither one of us ever thought we’d actually get to visit. The moai are just as amazing as we imagined them to be. We saw our first ahu (or group of standing moai) near the main town of Hanga Roa on the first day (after cleaning up some early ...
Men’s Packing List for Carry On Only Travel
Yesterday I wrote a post summarizing my women's packing list for carry on only travel in South America. Today, Kevin has shared his list on what he is bringing on the trip. He has fewer total items of clothing, but they take almost the same amount of space as mine because they are so much larger. Also, he is toting some additional electronics including the DSLR camera and accessories (I ...
My Carry On Packing List: A Travel Checklist for Women
Links updated: November 2024 When we decided on the itinerary for our one-month trip to South America, we realized right away that checking a bag on each of our planned flights would be a big hassle and an even bigger expense. I've been packing incrementally lighter for several years, but the idea of carry on only travel for a month is still intimidating. I've always ...
Overcoming My Fears: A Pebble Beach Horseback Riding Trip
I’m a little afraid of horses. I was never one of those little girls that dreamed of owning a pony. My only experiences with horses as a child were at visits to the county fair, and my memories include the stench of manure and the flies that trail follow their every move. Though beautiful from a distance, up close they are intimidating and I always get the feeling they are ready to kick, spit or ...
South America, Here We Come!
This morning, I reminded myself to appreciate my bath towel. It's large and plush and warm on a cold morning. But very soon, I'll be without these simple luxuries, making due with a scratchy hostel towel or my tiny pack towel. Two weeks from now, we'll be in Easter Island--the most remote, inhabited island in the world. I'm excited, but nervous. Nervous about all of the things I still need to ...
10 Hours Across New Mexico
On a recent trip to New Mexico, we began the day at Carlsbad Caverns and ended it at sunset in White Sands National Monument. In one day, traversing miles of open country, we experienced two of the most beautiful and unique places to be found anywhere on earth. Morning at Carlsbad In short, Carlsbad Caverns is simply awe inspiring. As an American, it’s easy to underappreciate the sites in my own ...
