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Monthly Archives: August 2014

Packing List for Around the World Trip
10 Aug 2014

Packing List for Around the World Trip

by jeff | posted in: Blog, Round the World Trip, RTW Packing List | 5

Okay, before I started traveling, I read numerous articles and blog posts on what to pack.  It seems the internet is filled with a bunch regurgitated information that was written by one person and then repeated by numerous people online. … Continued

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Backpacking India to Nepal
7 Aug 2014

Backpacking India to Nepal

by jeff | posted in: Blog, Round the World Trip | 0

What to pack for India and Nepal? I am currently trying to research backpacking from India to Nepal.  I know it is a common backpacking circuit so there is bound to be information on it.  I have many questions that … Continued

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Departure Date for Around the World Trip
5 Aug 2014

Departure Date for Around the World Trip

by jeff | posted in: Blog, Round the World Trip | 0

February 6th, 2014 Okay, I have decided to pin down an exact departure date of February 6th, 2015.  I feel it is important to get this down on paper or website so to speak.  This will give me ample time … Continued

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Best Around the World ATM Card
4 Aug 2014

Best Around the World ATM Card

by jeff | posted in: Blog, Round the World Trip, Travel Credit Cards | 0

Charles Schwab Banking No International ATM fees!  After researching the best credit cards and bank cards, I came across the card.  Unlike my Wellsfargo card who nickel and dimes me in a seemingly duplicated fee business model, Charles Schwab actually … Continued

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Cleaning the Storage Unit
4 Aug 2014

Cleaning the Storage Unit

by jeff | posted in: Blog, Round the World Trip | 0

Yesterday, worked on cleaning and emptying the storage unit.  I’m trying to clean it out and get rid of everything.  Just makes me wonder why the heck I have paid so much money to store such easily replaceable items only to … Continued

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Travel Credit Cards
3 Aug 2014

Travel Credit Cards

by jeff | posted in: Blog, Round the World Trip, Travel Credit Cards | 0

RTW Card Capital One Venture Visa After ungodly amount of researching, I picked up another travel credit card this week.  It seems on my previous travels, my credit card always gets put on hold.  I cancelled my old card with … Continued

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Packing Cubes
3 Aug 2014

Packing Cubes

by jeff | posted in: Blog, Round the World Trip, RTW Packing List | 0

RTW Packing Being organized is hands down the most important thing when trying to pack light and fast on a RTW trip.  After researching packing cubes, I have decided to go with the Eagle Creek Specter Compression Cubes.  The pair … Continued

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RTW Backpack
3 Aug 2014

RTW Backpack

by jeff | posted in: Blog, Round the World Trip, RTW Packing List | 0

Around the world backpack  – UPDATE I EXCHANGED THIS BACKPACK FOR A MORE SUPPORT FRIENDLY PACK   I have decided that I want to do carry on only.  And the thought of checking in luggage which can be rummaged through … Continued

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Around the World Travel Vaccines
3 Aug 2014

Around the World Travel Vaccines

by jeff | posted in: Blog, Round the World Trip, Vaccinations | 0

Getting Vaccinated for a Trip Around the World This week I was able to use my health insurance to cover some of my vaccines.  My insurance does not cover travel vaccines but they were able to cover Hep A and … Continued

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Hi my name is Jeff Kinsel and this year I am following my dream to travel around the world. I will be documenting the entire epic journey along with posting tips on RTW travel via this blog and my youtube channel. I love off the beaten path travel and experiencing new things. Click here to Read more

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