Packing for Costa Rica in the offseason is no joke! You almost have to pack for every single season, all in one trip! This was a good challenge for me when it came to reducing my bag weight and it really was a task! Here is my final packing list for Costa Rica in June.… Continue reading Minimalist Packing for Costa Rica
Hey guys! So I have to say I wasn’t holding out any hopes for Costa Rica. All the research I did lead me to believe that it was overcrowded, expensive and touristy (three things I try to avoid like the plague). As a result, I planned on staying longer in three locations to cut costs… Continue reading Secrets of Samara
Hey there! Last week I was in a rage over fast fashion and I went over some ways to combat this monster of an industry. Today I'm going to talk about how to find a style that reflects you and how this is KEY to packing like a minimalist. (See how I said “like”?) You… Continue reading How To Ditch Fast Fashion And Pack Like A Minimalist Part 2
Hey there! Can we talk about fast fashion for a second? Cheap retailers like h&m and forever 21 offer clothing prices that just cannot be beat. I mean 7$ for a t-shirt and 20$ jeans? Who wouldn't go for that. I'm here to tell you all about fast fashion, why it's bad, how you can… Continue reading How To Ditch Fast Fashion And Pack Like A Minimalist (at the same time)
Every good trekker who goes to Nepal has heard of Pokhara, whether you’re planning on doing the Annapurna circuit, Poon Hill trek or you’re relaxing after EBC, you have to go to Pokhara. This town is located in the west of Nepal, about an 8-hour bus ride from Kathmandu. Don't worry if busses aren't your… Continue reading Pokhara – A Perfect Paradise
October 3rd, 2018 After a long day of trekking, we dropped our bags in Gorakshep and hit the trail again to make it to EBC before the sunset. The trail was long and chilly, the greenery and views had long fallen away back in Tengboche. All that was left was snow-capped mountains and grey rocks.… Continue reading The Commercialization of Everest Base Camp
September 25, 2018 As we trudged into Phakding after our first day of hiking in the Himalayas all I wanted to do was flop on my bed and sleep (a recurring theme of the trek). The afternoon clouds had already swooped in and taken the beautiful views. It was only around 3pm. My bunkmate and… Continue reading Cookies That Will Break Your Heart
September 28th, 2018 I woke up freezing cold, the sun was just peeking over Namche and shining its beautiful light on the other side of the mountain. The guys called us into their room to catch a photo out of their “superior” window. I surprisingly couldn't care less. Yesterday's entrance to Namche bazaar left… Continue reading Castle In The Sky part 2
Sept 27th, 2018 Our first day in Namche was a test of pure will power. We were meant to trek to the Everest View Hotel at 3962 meters. Now to any average trekker, this would be a piece of cake (steep cake) Considering what happened the day before I didn't have much hope I would… Continue reading Castle In The Sky part 1
Hey there! Beware this is a dry (less visual) post compared to my previous topics but I honestly get this question A LOT and it needs explaining! An interesting conversation with my mom the other day sparked an idea for a blog post. She was humming and hawing over whether or not to buy a new… Continue reading How In The Hell Do I Afford To Travel So Much?
