From camping, to glamping, to grandma’s, to Airbnbs…efficient road trip packing is an essential art. Two main ideas: (1) Don’t overdo it, but allow yourself more creature comforts than you would bring on a flight. Having most of the things you need on hand will leave you free to enjoy the journey. (2) Be organized … More Road Trip Packing List
Before the leaf watching season ends, pack a hot coffee and some trail mix and go experience fall on the trails. Whether you live near Northern Virginia or are just passing through, there are tons of gorgeous fall hikes at all levels within about an hour’s drive from DC in any direction. Sorry for the … More 10 Fall Foliage Hikes: Northern Virginia Edition
Taking time to move your body during travel is essential, because we’re overindulging and overstressed. And even if your travel is only essential right now, for work or family, you will definitely need the benefits of exercise. Some of this is no-brainer stuff, but, as with much travel wisdom…if you don’t use it you lose … More Fitness while traveling + packing list
If you’ve never been to your neighborhood ethnic market or international supermarket, now is the time to start. If you’re stuck not traveling, but you’re comfortable with in-person grocery shopping, exploring these stores is an incredibly fun and delicious way to kill an hour or so. Not only can you stock up on your normal … More Staycation series: Exploring your town’s ethnic markets
You may have seen TV weathermen battered by hurricanes in Cape Hatteras, or maybe you’ve watched the new Outer Banks series on Netflix, but you may not be otherwise familiar with the “OBX” unless you live within a day’s drive. The Outer Banks of North Carolina are a thin, scrappy string of barrier islands off … More Off-Season Outer Banks: 8 Pandemic-Friendly Activities + Food
This post is a companion piece to our other posts on saving money on food while traveling… Save Money: Ideas for Eating At “Home” Abroad, and The Joy and Practicality of Grocery Shopping Abroad. We thought it would be helpful if we told you what you actually need to pack in order to achieve eating … More Packing List: Eating at “Home” While Traveling
A good way to cope with anything is to make sure you’re hydrated. Especially when traveling. You won’t be able to take that scenic hike, enjoy a night out, or even get a good night’s sleep when you’re dehydrated. It can take a long time to recover, so it’s best to stay on top of … More Health and Wellness While Traveling: Hydrate
Oktoberfest, in spirit, officially starts on Saturday. We’re big fans of all things Germany at TrekSimple, but we realized we knew nothing about Oktoberfest, and suspected that many of you could also use a tutorial. So we called on Jeff, our old schoolmate and Oktoberfest expert. Not only was Jeff a fabulous interviewee, but now … More Oktoberfest: The Interview. Finding “Gemütlichkeit.”
Staying healthy is at the top of everyone’s mind right now, whether you’re still traveling or not. It can be overwhelming to remember everything you need to pack, so we wanted to put together a list to jog your memory, or to help out if you don’t travel often. Below are things that have always … More Shopping List: Travel Health & Wellness
Ok so it’s not quite Oktoberfest but we’re almost there, and I think we all need a reason to blow off steam right now. We’re planning some Germany themed posts throughout the month, so stay tuned! We’re starting early on this so you can start collecting your supplies. Like our other Travel From Home series … More TFH Series Post #3: It’s Oktoberfest! Prost!
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