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Are We All Flashpackers Now?

Flashpacking is a term used to describe backpackers who upscale their travels. They travel with a backpack but they stay in nicer digs, carry fancy electronics, tend to be a bit older, have a bit more money to spend, and don’t cook in hostels every day. They are backpackers with means. This distinction has been [...]


My Travel Gear

In five days, I’ll be on my way to Spain. After two months of being home, it’s time to head back out and explore my world. I’ve spent the last week getting my gear together, shopping for some new clothes, and making sure all my ducks were in a row. Last year, I talked [...]


Five Must-Have Travel Items for your Camping Trip

(Editors note: In a break from the norm, we’re going to have a camping backpacking post. Jamie convinced me it was a great topic and since he is a fellow Bostonian, I couldn’t say no!) As all experienced travelers know by now, trip planning is almost as exciting as going on the trip itself. Not [...]


Essential Items for a Flashpacker

I’m a flashpacker. I admit it, and I am proud of it. Flashpacking is backpacking for the 21st century. No longer about a fewer clothes, hitch-hiking, or hoping you have enough money for the day, flashpacking is about travel with means. The flashpacker contains the backpacking ethos, but wants to do it with a little [...]


The Right Backpack

Picking the right backpack is an important part of any trip. Too big, and you’ll have too much extra weight. Too small, and you’ll never fit anything in. Wrong material and when it rains, and your stuff is soaked. I spent a good hour picking out my first pack, and that was also after hours [...]