Travel in Style, Carry on Bags by Travelpro
It had to happen one day. We finally ditched our backpacks to join the business travellers of the world and now fly in style. We’ve made the switch to proper luggage and I will admit, I like it! Travel over the last few months has been quite different from our usual overland trips. We’ve been [...]
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We are thrilled to announce that Rudy Project is now the official Sunglasses Sponsor of ThePlanetD. We do a lot of adventure travel. From cycling through continents and driving through deserts, trekking in jungles and climbing mountains so our gear takes a beating.
Tips for Trekking to Everest Base Camp
Trekking to Everest Base Camp has been on our top adventure list for many years. We learned quite a bit hike up to 5364 meters and have some valuable tips that we want to share with any future trekkers to make your life easier. It is not the scary daunting experience that people imagine it to be, it is actually a lot of fun and hopefully these points will help you with your future climbs and make it just a little bit more comfortable on the way up.
Packing List for Everest Base Camp Trek
This is it boys and girls. We are fulfilling a goal that we have had for many years. We are going to Everest Base Camp. It is a little daunting to know that we will be trekking over suspension bridges, climbing along high ridges and spending several days at 5000 meters. But the most daunting task that lays ahead is what to pack for a 15 day excursion up to Base Camp. Here is what we are bringing with us.
13 Essential Items for India, and 5 We Wish We Had
After 3 months in India and one in Sri Lanka, we have found items that are needed while traveling through India. Here are some items that we really needed, others that we feel so passionately about that we want to reiterate them again and other items that we really wish we brought. We hope that this helps you to pack easily when you are making your list for things to bring to India.
Travel Gear, Did We Need it All?
It has only been three weeks into our trip, but we already have a good idea of what we are glad to have brought with us and what we should have left behind in Canada. Here is a list of the stuff that we brought that we are very grateful to have along the way in India, plus a few of the items that we should have left at home.
AccessMyID – Peace of Mind for your Travel Documents
During our previous travels we have made sure that we have had all of the necessary documents photocopied in duplicate. If something gets lost or stolen we knew that we had all of our vital papers tucked away safely in another bag. However, if our documents were stolen, the thief now had access to very important and private information. This year we have decided to add another layer of security for our documents. AccessMyID is a website that gives you a simple interface to upload and store your important documents safely and securely.
Holiday Gifts for the Adventure Traveler
There are common traits between adventure travelers, luxury travelers, green travelers and budget travelers except when it comes to holiday gift ideas. While the world is slowly coming out of a recession, it’s really the thought that counts when giving travel-related gifts this year. In order to help you find a great gift, we’ve worked with popular travel websites, based on their niche and expertise, to put together a holiday travel gift guide. We encourage you to visit the other participating travel blogs for even more gift ideas – you’re sure to find a few ideas that will be perfect for the traveler on your gift list!
Electronics while Traveling… A Burden or a Blessing??
“What the %#*! Electronics am I going to bring on this trip??” This is usually the first thing out of my mouth when I start thinking of what we are going to pack for our latest adventure. Deb is usually concerned over all of those non important things like Visa’s, Shots, Banking etc. But it is I who dares to ask this dreaded question that plagues every photographer before they jump on that plane and head to the next destination. Well maybe not everyone but me for sure. Technology changes so much I am always chomping at the bit for the latest greatest on the market. Unfortunately I am limited to a budget so it narrows down the choices. Like anyone I would love to spend 10,000 on the best gear as long as someone else is paying for it. But alas the funds must come from my coffers so money is an issue.
Choosing the Right Back Pack for Travel
After several long haul trips and several mistakes in our previous choices, I think that we have finally found the perfect pack. (but then again, the real test will come when we start traveling.
The Many Uses of the Simple Sarong
If you don’t have any, buy them when you get there if you are going to a tropical climate. These are great for everything. Some places don’t have sheets and they can be used as sheets, a skirt for an evening out (if it is a nice sarong) for on the beach, for showering if you have to shower in a public place, to put over you to visit temples. I always like to bring at least 4 sarongs with me.
Cycling Africa in the Tour d’Afrique – Gear List
Here is a list of what we brought with us to cycle Africa, what we should have left behind, a review of our bikes and what we should have brought. Remember, this was a supported expedition and if we were to cycle independently, we would take far less gear. Since we had trucks carrying our red boxes and all we had to carry was our water and snacks, we could bring far more than a solo rider.
Essential Packing for Long Term Travel Abroad
Packing for an extended travel can be very tricky indeed. It is one thing to pack for a vacation where you are staying in one resort and not moving for the week or two that you are away. You can pack all you want because you only ever have to deal with your luggage at the airport and transfers where you have trolly’s and valets to help you out. But it is completely another experience to pack for a travel that will keep you on the move for months on end.
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