After spending about 5.5 months in Asia, I returned to the US for a couple of weeks. I used the time to prepare for a few months in South America. My packing list for South America overlapped a lot with my list for Asia, but one major difference was that I had to pack heavier … Continue reading Packing list: South America
Planning
Packing list post-Asia
I shared my packing list before I left for my trip to Asia, and I thought it would be useful to show how the list changed when I returned to the US for a couple of weeks in October. The red text shows changes from the original list, and the blue text contains additional notes. … Continue reading Packing list post-Asia
Vietnam: the rough plan
Vietnam is be my first destination. Since Vietnam is narrow, there are two popular travel routes: north-to-south and south-to-north. I’ll be doing the north-to-south route, starting in Hanoi. My visa is good for 1 month, so I’d like to spend at least a couple of nights in a few cities. Listed below are the cities I’d like … Continue reading Vietnam: the rough plan
Packing list: Asia
One of my goals for this trip was to travel with just a carry on and a personal item. I didn’t want to deal with checking and possibly losing luggage. I also didn’t want to haul a 90-liter backpack onto buses, trains, and ferries. Limiting myself to a carry on was a daunting task, mainly … Continue reading Packing list: Asia
It’s official!
I quit my job to travel for a few months. I was terrified of giving notice at work, but everyone was incredibly supportive and kind. I have sold and donated my (cheap IKEA) furniture and moved out of my apartment in NYC. I booked a one-way ticket from New York to Hanoi, departing on May […]
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