Category: Backpacking, Budget travel & ecotourism

On episode 108 of the Backpacking Light podcast, Nikki Stavile interviews Brian Noakes of El Coyote quilts, and we talk…

Although every Sandals all-inclusive resort has tons of complimentary activities onsite, you’ll probably also want to explore what the area…

Looking For A New Lightweight Sleeping Pad For Your Next Backpacking Adventure? Here is a list of every sleeping pad…

Credit: Wikimedia Commons Ahmedabad, India’s first Unesco Urban World Heritage Site, may not appear impressive on first glance. However, show…

Looking for the most compact, simple, cheap, and lightweight alcohol stove on the market? Look no farther than Zelph Stoveworks’…

With mountain biking and camping at Pocahontas State Park, plus famous historic sites, a road trip stop in and around…

One of, if not THE, most important UFO / UAP books of all time. Based on experience and evidence, it…

BY EMYLENE VANDERVELDEN AND RYAN JORDAN Introduction Satellite communication devices have become essential tools for backcountry travelers who prioritize safety…

Sandals Ochi and Sandals Royal Plantations have few similarities except for being close to each other and of course being…

LIGHT & ULTRALIGHT BACKPACKING: REVIEW – Vasque Mindbender Trail Running Shoe REVIEW – Vasque Mindbender Trail Running Shoe I’ve been…

Sandals and Excellence are two of the most popular adults-only all-inclusive resort brands among couples. While these companies do have…

Looking for possibly the smallest and lightest whistle on the market?  Well, check out the Titanium Whistle by 4Sevens.   It is…

We just visited every Sandals Resort in Jamaica to find out which one was best. At first, we found it…

In December I wrote an article about Dave Collins of CleverHiker.com from Portland Oregon who was working on a series…

We did it! We visited every Sandals Resort to determine which is the best, but more importantly, to help you…

Ever heard of County Comm?  I’ve purchased a handful of things from them over the last three years and they…

There are three Sandals Resorts that have recently opened including Sandals Saint Vincent, Dunn’s River and Royal Curacao. Below we…

LIGHT & ULTRALIGHT BACKPACKING: Luke’s Ultralight Gore-Tex Limited Edition Shell Luke’s Ultralight Gore-Tex Limited Edition Shell When I was growing…

Several years ago, we were planning our honeymoon and wondering if it was worth it to go to an all-inclusive…

LIGHT & ULTRALIGHT BACKPACKING: Gossamer Gear Warm Sack Gossamer Gear Warm Sack At the recent Jolly Green Giant National Lightweight…

Sandals adults-only all-inclusive resorts are located throughout the Caribbean, at some of the best snorkeling sites around. While snorkeling is…

– These are hard shelled, single-cell parasites which include Giardia and Lamblia and range in size from 5 to 15…

When you spend long periods of time on the road, you still have to take care of the regular ‘life…

The cheapest Sandals Resort is almost always Sandals Ochi Beach Resort in Jamaica. Sandals Negril, Sandals South Coast, and Sandals…