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Category: Travel Tips & Inspiration
10 Romantic Valentine’s Day Gifts for World Travelers
Valentine’s Day is fast approaching and you know what that means? Time to spend way too much money and energy on romantic gestures for your true love! If your partner is an adventurous soul who loves to travel, we’ve got you covered with these 10 romantic gift ideas for world travelers! 10 Romantic Valentine’s Day…
2019: A Wandering Wheatleys Year in Review
2019 was a BIG year for the Wandering Wheatleys! We traveled to 12 different countries, tripled our blog traffic, relocated to Saigon, started learning to speak Vietnamese, and made a baby boy! We feel so lucky to have incredible friends and family members who support our wild ambitions through reading our website, making time for…
9 Essential Tips for Surviving Van Life
Our van life began back in November of 2013 when my now-husband, Nick, and I were on a 15-month journey abroad (oh how I could have used some of these van life tips then!). We were surfing in Indonesia and realized that we were probably the closest to New Zealand that we would ever be…
The Best Water Shoes for Havasu Falls
Havasu Falls is arguably one of the most spectacular and picturesque waterfalls in the United States. Located in Northern Arizona, it is a 10-mile trek through a deep canyon from the parking lot to the falls. The water is a beautiful turquoise blue and it plunges down a 100-foot limestone cliff to the refreshing swimming…
Best Trekking Backpacks of 2020 for Hiking and Camping
When planning for a long, multi-day trek, the most important thing to do is to pick the right backpack. Okay, maybe packing food and water is the most important but your backpack has the ability to make your experience amazing or torturous. Putting everything you’ll need to eat, sleep, and live for several days in…
Tips for Visiting Egypt: 14 Things to Know Before Visiting
As I sit here, writing this post, I’m struggling to find the right words to describe my feelings about Egypt. Spectacular, awe-inspiring, infuriating, exhausting, and annoying are the first words that come to mind. Visiting the Pyramids of Giza, taking a cruise down the Nile, and learning all about the ancient Egyptian pharaohs were experiences-of-a-lifetime….
Thailand Travel Tips: 16 Things You Need to Know
If you haven’t already been to Thailand, it’s probably been high on your bucket list for quite some time. Known for having some of the most beautiful beaches in the world, you’ve undoubtedly pictured yourself sipping on a fruity cocktail while gazing out at the turquoise blue water on a little island in the middle…
Best Power Banks & Portable Chargers for Travel
Whether we like it or not, we’ve all come to rely on our cell phones. Whether you use it for calling and texting, for accessing your favorite social media apps, for listening to music or podcasts, or for navigation, you undoubtedly feel the pain when you accidentally leave home without it. Or when it runs…
2019 Holiday Gift Guide: 17 Awesome New Travel Gadgets
The holidays are just around the corner! And no doubt you’ve got at least one friend who has been bitten by the travel bug and is already planning their 2020 vacation getaway. These clever travel gadgets are the perfect gifts for avid travelers as they are lightweight, compact, and can hold up to wear and…
