Read time: 5 minutes TLDR: There's a lot that you can fit in a 40L carry-on Ensure your clothing is mix and match and useable for different occasions Keep items organized with packing cubes and pouches *Note: I've provided links to the products that I personally carry with me while travelling. As an Amazon Affiliate, … Continue reading Blog Post #20: My Inventory! What I Carry with Me and How to Pack it
Read time: 5-10 min TLDR: Not as difficult as expected...just time consuming Allow yourself a whole day or half a day to do the in-person visa application If applying for the first time, you may need additional documentation like a birth certificate and your parents' passports Preamble: Hello Readers, I'm in Hong Kong! ...and currently … Continue reading Blog Post #16: Ah…the Joys of the China Visa Application
Read time: 5-10 minutes TLDR: Learning how to add adapt my backpack to my travel needs has made it way easier and more fun to travel Sometimes you can't buy a replacement in different countries so learning to sew is super helpful Post below includes photos on how I adapted my backpack by adding pockets … Continue reading Blog Post #15: How to Adapt Your Gear to Fit Your Needs – Needle and Thread!
Read time: 5-10 minutes TLDR: The items below are part of my essentials for packing when travelling...hostelling or not When purchasing items to keep organized, ALWAYS choose one where the compartments are see-through or made of mesh Each of these I researched fairly thoroughly and those I've linked are chosen because they have extra utility … Continue reading Blog Post #14: My Packing Essentials for Travel and How I Keep Them Organized
...She travels with a what? Read time: 7 minutes TLDR: Sourdough bread baking gave me a wonderful creative outlet in the past and now Baking sourdough bread while abroad is more challenging because the ingredients behave differently than home Travelling and baking abroad have taught me how to let go of perfection and enjoy creativity/curiosity … Continue reading Blog Post #13: Travelling With and Maintaining a Sourdough Starter
Read time: 10 minutes TLDR: $10,000 is enough to travel for 6 months provided you don't mind a slower pace and exchanging work for room and board With work-exchanges, it's amazing for cultural exchange and you can decrease travel costs by eliminating costs those of accommodations and food I used Workaway to connect me with … Continue reading Blog Post #12: How to Travel the World for >6 Months with only $10,000 CAD: Workaway
Read time: 5 minutes TLDR: It's possible for some people to get into China Visa-Free for up to 6 days Process: Check you have a passport from one of the 53 eligible countries Valid for >6 months? Check whether the area you want to visit qualifies as an eligible region China must be the transit … Continue reading Travel Tip #1: How to Get into China Visa-Free – the 144 Hour Rule!
Read time: 5 minutes TLDR: Travelling long term requires slowing down at times Routine and stability is helpful for those with ADHD especially when travel is overstimulating Preamble This month has certainly been full of learning and change for me. I decided to start volunteering in a hostel because I wasn't enjoying the solo travelling … Continue reading Blog Post #6: Saving Brain Power with Consistency: Slowing down While Travelling with ADHD
Read time: 5 minutes TLDR: Travelling long term can be exhausting so make sure to schedule in days to be a blob and do nothing Sharing your difficulties with others is an excellent way to connect and learn from others' experiences Intro Blurb: Well Hydie Hoe Readers! It's been a while hasn't it? Funny how … Continue reading Blog Post #5: Travel Exhaustion and My Mental Rut
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