Travel and Outdoor Tips
![This is my carry on travel pack - a Pacsafe Venturesafe 45L GII - at the Hotel Nature Lodge in Joffreville, Madagascar. Photo by Brett Fisher.](https://www.wanderabout.me/wp-content/uploads/2016-10-20-pacsafepack-450x600-320x198.jpg)
How to Travel Light with Just a Carry On
Toamasina, Madagascar — November 4, 2016
A key to travelling light is a single, carry on piece of luggage. To travel light is also a choice about lifestyle and values. Here are some guidelines for making it work.
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How to Get Travel Insurance
Toamasina, Madagascar — January 3, 2016
Don’t leave home without it. Travel insurance, that is. For short or long term travel and outdoor adventure activities, I use and recommend WorldNomads.com.
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How to Use a Mail Service While Traveling or Living Abroad
Toamasina, Madagascar — January 2, 2016
If you’re going to travel for awhile, or live and work overseas, how about a mail service to manage your hard copy mail? I use and recommend Earth Class Mail.
![Creativity in Wild Study](https://www.wanderabout.me/wp-content/uploads/2012-12-14-trailtips-001-600x450-320x198.jpg)
Long Trail Hikers Are More Creative
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia — December 14, 2012
A recent study finds a cognitive advantage to spending time in the wilds. The study looked at backpackers on four to six day trips. Long trail hikers spend five or six months out. Makes us very creative?
![A Rattlesnake - Pacific Crest Trail](https://www.wanderabout.me/wp-content/uploads/2012-05-15-pct-snake1-600x450-320x198.jpg)
Rattlesnake Bite First Aid
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia — December 5, 2012
Rattlesnake bite first aid when you’re on a long trail and hours or days from a medical facility.