The 21 Best Packing Cubes for Backpacking and Adventurous Travel

Traveling around the world is always more amazing and exciting than expected, but whether youโ€™re heading to Europe, Southeast Asia, or South America, keeping your whole life in a backpack organized can be more exciting than weโ€™d like.  This list of the best packing cubes for backpacking and adventurous travel has the perfect solution to … Read more

Rick Steveโ€™s Packing List โ€“ Adapted for Adventurous Travelers

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Rick Steveโ€™s and the โ€œRick Steveโ€™s Packing Listโ€ are legendary, nearly perfect for lightweight, minimalist travel โ€“ making your travels more enjoyable by taking only whatโ€™s necessary and leaving the extras (and your worries) behind.  Unfortunately, Rick Steve specializes in travel to Western Europe, a predictable bit of civilization where things arenโ€™t likely to get … Read more

A Complete Midigama Surf Guide: When, Where, and How to Surf One of Sri Lankaโ€™s Best Breaks

Scoring uncrowded surf spots on Sri Lankaโ€™s southwest coast can be a rarity, but if youโ€™re aware of the Midigama surf spots, its easier than you think. โ€œMidigama is what Hikkadua was in the 70’s and now lacksโ€.  Plenty of breaks for all levels are always pumping, and plenty of hidden ones turn on with … Read more

Las Grietas Galapagos: A Guide to Swimming in a Volcanic Crack

โ€œLas Grietas Galapagosโ€ or โ€œthe Cracks of Galapagosโ€ are a quick, fun, and refreshing day trip into a refreshingly cool and blue crack in the earth. One of the many amazing, free things to do on Galapagos, Las Grietas is a perfect way to spend a couple hours in the morning and afternoon on your … Read more

A Complete Hikkaduwa Surf Guide: When, Where, and How to Surf One of Sri Lankaโ€™s Best Breaks

For surfers throughout Southeast Asia, Hikkaduwa Surf is legendary.  Countless breaks with at least a few pumping at all times of day when in season and long rides make Hikkaduwa worth traveling halfway around the world to experience.  But being half a world away, it can be a pain planning the breaks to surf, when, … Read more

The 9 Best Arugam Bay Surf Spots

For surfers throughout Southeast Asia, Arugam Bay Surf is legendary.  Countless breaks, many nearly unknown, and a single, epic point break with long rides make it worth traveling halfway around the world.  But being half a world away, it can be a pain planning the breaks to surf, when, how to get there, and then … Read more