How to Wash Clothes Without a Washer While Traveling Using a Dry Bag and Dish Detergent

Dry Bag Laundry Washing

When it comes to luggage and travel, less is more. The dry bag laundry method is the epitome of this “traveler minimalism” and it makes for the perfect travel laundry kit.  Keeping a dry bag for laundry allows you to wash anytime, meaning you can travel more with fewer sets of clothes but still have … Read more

The DIY TRX and homemade Monkii Bars: The Best suspension trainer ever (I promise…)

DIY TRX and TRX Door Anchor

Suspension trainers are amazing.  When used correctly, you can get a great workout anywhere, which is perfect for fitness conscious travelers. With this DIY TRX youโ€™ll learn how to make a suspension trainer that is just as durable and high quality as any youโ€™ll buy, but much more compact and versatile Go anywhere, and stay … Read more

Monkii Bars 2 Review: A Compact Suspension Trainer, Outdoor Gym and Hotel Room Workout Kit

Monkii Bars 2 Review by A Brother Abroad

The Monkii Bars 2 is a compact suspension trainer that lets you get a great, full body resistance workout anywhere โ€“ in a park, in a hotel room, or a beach โ€“ making a full hotel room workout a possibility and making any vista your potential outdoor gym.  Whether you are a traveler that packs … Read more

Altama OTB Maritime Assault Review: The Best Travel Shoes Ever (18 Month Travel Test)

Altama OTB Review (9 Month Travel Test) โ€“ The Best Travel Shoes Youโ€™ve Never Heard Ofโ€ฆ

I previously wrote a review of the Altama OTB Maritime Assault Shoe as the perfect travel shoe. Nine months into wearing and traveling in the shoes, its time to check in after walking, running, hiking and even swimming.  The Altama OTB Martime performed better than expected and still great.  Whether youโ€™re looking for stylish walking … Read more

GORUCK GR3 Review (19 Month Test): The best carry on backpack for durability

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 GR3โ€™s tough build, simple yet well thought out design, and expandable yet carry on compliant size making it (in my opinion) … Read more

Things to Do in Santa Cruz, Galapagos – An Ultimate Guide: Snorkeling, Day Trips, and More

Why Isla Santa Cruz, Galapagos? Why Go: Numerous things to do in Santa Cruz, Galapagos make it the perfect for one stop, budget tour of the Galapagos Islands. Decent accommodations, ample food and grocery options, robust tours, and easy access from the mainland make most quintessential Galapagos experiences possible without leaving the island (aside from the … Read more

The Koh Phangan Full Moon Party, Thailand – Calendar, Tips, Hostels, and More

ITH Guide-Koh Phangan Full Moon Party

The Koh Phangan Full Moon Party is a legendary rite of passage for young travelers adventuring through Southeast Asia. Despite the fact that it is increasingly becoming over commercialized like most popular parties and festivals (weโ€™re looking at you Burning Man and Coachella!!), the escapade is still a fun filled experience not to be missed … Read more

What To Do in Kuala Lumpur: Food, sights, experiences & best restaurants in KL according to a Malaysian foodie

Contents: My Trip to Malaysia: The Best Visa Run Ever Alvin the Legend’s 5 Day Itinerary for What to Do in Kuala Lumpur, food, and the best restaurants in KL Other Tips for Kuala Lumpur Other Places in Malaysia and Nearby to Consider Picture a country – a long strip of land with coasts on … Read more

Do you need Travel Insurance? Maybe yesโ€ฆmaybe noโ€ฆ

Do you need travel Insurance - It depends on the adventure

…it all depends on the adventures you have in store… Contents: Do you need travel insurance?  When will you absolutely need travel insurance? A couple of horror that prove sometimes travel insurance is worth having What about routine accidents while traveling?  The Elephant in the Room: Insurance companies make money from fear  When you may not … Read more