Don’t forget your umbrella! Travel puts us in new climates and seasons. The best travel umbrella will help you stay dry during your trip. In this post, you’ll get 7 factors to consider, plus 6 types of travel umbrellas and 13 choices. You’ll also find the answers to many common questions about umbrellas. Guide to [...]
Resources & Gear
9 Best Luggage Scales for International Travelers (Buyers Guide) Digital, Manual, Electronic
Product Reviews, Resources & GearWe’ve all been there. Balancing our huge bag on the bathroom scale and trying to see the weight. Then frantically moving stuff between bags at the airport to meet their weight limits. In this post, you’ll learn how to weigh your luggage with these best luggage scales. They are light, accurate, and surprisingly inexpensive. Guide [...]
13 Best Dry Bags for Adventurers (Waterproof Bags for Galapagos and Amazon Treks)
Product Reviews, Resources & GearTrying to find the best waterproof dry bag? In this post, you’ll learn how to choose the best dry bag for your adventure. Plus our picks for the best dry bags – including waterproof barrel roll-top, large barrel, backpacks, phone and camera dry bags. You’ll need a quality bag to keep your gear safe while [...]
21 Best Anti-Theft Backpacks and Locks (And Other Paranoid Travel Gear)
Product Reviews, Resources & GearSo you’re heading out on your big trip and are concerned about theft? In this post, you’ll learn about the best anti-theft backpacks and locks that’ll reduce the odds of losing your gear to a pickpocket. We cover all the features, including slash proof, RFID, zipperless, hidden compartments and more. 21 Best Anti-Theft Backpacks and [...]
Concerned about safe water in South America? This post will help. In this article, you’ll learn how to choose the best portable water filter or purifier for your trip (including the 8 features to consider). And I shortlist the 7 best water filters for travel (and the best expat water purifier). The Best Portable Water [...]
Looking for the best binoculars for your trip? Here are the 9 best compact binoculars for hikers, birders, and adventurers. Our buying guide covers 10 factors to consider before you buy compact binoculars for your adventure. Choose the Best Binoculars for the Money Whether you are Amazon trekking or hiking the Galapagos, a pair of binoculars [...]
How to Choose the Best Camera for Travel [Buyers Guide] Tips, Factors, Gear
Ecuador Photos, Product Reviews, Resources & GearIn this post, you’ll learn how to choose the best camera for travel – for activities like cruises, hiking, wildlife trekking, and snorkeling. You’ll learn about the 6 type of cameras for travel photography and 7 factors to consider when choosing. I also include photography tips, gear suggestions, and much more. Buyers Guide: Best Camera [...]
12 Best Sun Protection Hats [Buyers Guide] Men, Women, Kids in Ecuador
Galapagos Islands, Resources & GearIt’s no secret that the equatorial sun is harsh. In this guide, you’ll learn about the UV index in Ecuador and how to choose the best sun protection hats. We also answer commonly asked questions about sun protection. And we include our top picks for the best sun protection hats. How to Choose the Best [...]
How to Buy Travel Medical Insurance for South America: 6 Things to Know
Ecuador Travel, Everything Expat, Resources & GearTraveling to South America? Here are 6 things to know before you buy travel medical insurance. This is a guest post by Bree Weidman of Atlas Travel Insurance. How to Buy Travel Medical Insurance: 6 Things to Know Planning an international trip can be a challenge. From acquiring the mandatory travel documents to booking your [...]
Madrigal’s Magic Key To Spanish: Gringo Review
Expat Hacks, Language Learning, Our Perspective, Product Reviews, Resources & GearIf you’re learning Spanish, you’ve probably heard of Madrigal’s Magic Key To Spanish. It’s our readers favorite Spanish learning book. We’ve seen 600+ purchases just from mentioning this book in an overview post. The week we arrived in Ecuador, someone loaned us their copy because they said it was the best book to get us started. It’s the [...]