With all of the consumerist noise, sometimes we can get caught up thinking that “new gear” and “high tech gear” is the “better” gear for travel and adventure. While I do enjoy a good new piece of gear, the “new is better” isn’t always true – and the M65 field jacket liner proves it. Around … Read more
As a constant traveler that lives his life just as much outdoors, through rain and adventure, just as much as in the city, the Bluffworks field jacket has easily proven to be the perfect travel jacket and the best M65 Field Jacket update I’ve ever tested. Waterproof yet breathable, stylish, lightweight, and filled with pockets, … Read more
Traveling the world continuously creates some interesting dilemmas – one of which is how to stay fit on the road, without a gym. Thanks to Monkii fitness’ newest portable suspension trainer the Pocket Monkii – a suspension trainer that packs down extremely small and sets up quickly indoors or outdoors – staying fit for adventure … Read more
These DIY gymnastics rings to follow are the best and perfect for travel, easy to install and remove indoors and outdoors alike and let you get in a great workout, anywhere. Gymnastics rings and suspension training workouts are some of the easiest, most convenient, and most effective fitness options for upper body strength and muscle … Read more
GORUCK GR3 Review (Updated – 6 19 Month 8 year Test): The best carry on backpack for durability, likely to last a lifetime of travel. 19 months of hands-on experience traveling have proven the GR3’s tough build, simple yet well thought out design, and expandable yet carry on compliant size making it (in my opinion) … Read more
With this Sri Lanka Itinerary, 3 weeks is enough to experience the best that the “Pearl of the Indian Ocean” has to offer. From surfing & chilling on at the beach, to elephant and leopard filled Sri Lanka safaris, to scenic tuk tuk and train rides through the cool highlands of tea country and 2,000 … Read more
Few places will leave all travelers in awe delivering that perfect balance of exotic culture, robust history, complex current events, and a delightfuly mellow experience the way the Hashimite Kingdom of Jordan will – and it’s possible to experience all of Jordan in 4 days. From Petra by day and night to dining with the … Read more
Hey! I’m Carlos, the traveler behind A Brother Abroad. Welcome to your key to traveling the world with limited time and budgets for max adventure If you seek to travel the world, to uncommon destinations and for adventurously uncommon experiences, this site is for you. My belief in how to help you travel more adventurously … Read more
Traveling around the world is always more amazing and exciting than expected, but whether you’re heading to Europe, Southeast Asia, or South America, keeping your whole life in a backpack organized can be more exciting than we’d like. This list of the best packing cubes for backpacking and adventurous travel has the perfect solution to … Read more
Rick Steve’s and the “Rick Steve’s Packing List” are legendary, nearly perfect for lightweight, minimalist travel – making your travels more enjoyable by taking only what’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 aren’t likely to get … Read more