Best Travel Accessories 2026: What We Actually Carry on Every Trip
Tom and Kris’s personally tested picks for the best travel accessories in 2026 — from noise-cancelling earbuds and packing cubes to compression socks and AirTags.
Travel Tips
How to Charge Up Your Travels and Home
Over the 16 years we’ve been traveling to more than 80 countries, with close to that many different electronic devices, we’ve become experts on how to keep things charged up while on the road.
Travel Photography — Photos and Tips from 80+ Countries
Browse Tom’s travel photography collections from 16 years and 80+ countries — annual photo roundups, destination galleries, photography tips, and the gear we use.
The Ultimate Carry-On Packing List for Travelers Over 50
This is our ultra light carry-on packing list for travelers over 50. It all fits easily into a 35 liter backpack.
The Ultimate Ultra Light Packing List for Men
This post was updated May 2026. I will cut straight to the bone – the bare bones of my super light travel packing list. This list should be more than … Read more
Our Ultralight Packing List for Women
What to pack for your trip, what to pack in your carry-on, and how to make packing less stressful. Ultralight packing tips for international travel, short trips, and extended travel anywhere, especially for women.
10 Basic Tips to Make Your Travel Photos Better
Here are a few rules I try to follow to make good photos. Many, not all, of these tips are based on using an actual camera that has exposure and … Read more
10 Steps to More Responsible Travel
10 Steps to More Responsible Travel. Eco-friendly and sustainable travel explained. Tips for how to become a responsible traveler.
Some Inspirational and Amusing Quotes About Travel
I was asked a while back what my favorite travel quotes were. In the last 16 years since we’ve been traveling full time, I’ve heard and thought a lot about travel and what people have to say about it.
Why You Should Use a VPN When You Travel
Using a VPN (Virtual Private Network) when you travel isn’t just a optional extra. It’s a simple, smart way to protect your personal information, keep your online activity private, and make your travel experience smoother.
