Packing for such a long trip presents a few challenges. With limited space, every liter counts and items need to be carefully chosen such that they are lightweight, compact, and adaptable to different climates, living conditions and activities. After months of researching and planning, here is the finalized collection that […]
The luxury of free internet at the Atlanta International Airport has given me the opportunity to try out my tablet and write my first official post from the road! With a fully packed 35 liters, a delicate allocation of clothing, camping gear, electronics and hygenic necessities, I am ready to […]
Acquiring my US passport in 2009, almost 15 years after moving to the States, was a long-awaited luxury. Arriving in the mail just a few months before a backpacking trip through Europe, I was liberated from the unavoidable bureaucracy of the visa application process (and the congested queues of consulate waiting rooms). As […]
I have never owned a camera, except for the surprisingly exceptional ones that come embedded within smartphones. So in beginning my search, I had a few modest criteria to go by: compact enough to fit into my pocket, better than my smartphone, and affordable. I naïvely thought this would be enough, but […]