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Backpacking Europe

I did a European backpacking trip for 10 weeks and wanted to share what I brought with me (edit: I’ve since updated it with new opinions for what I ideally would have brought with me having the experiences I have now). The Main Stuff Tortuga Setout Travel Backpack ($199) Pretty much the greatest […] Read more

Ukraine (2016)

Background Traveled to Ukraine for 4 weeks to study the language at a university, get exposed to the culture, and meet family for the first time. All-in-all I had a great time, improved my command of the language, met plenty of lifelong friends, and can’t wait to go back! Lviv […] Read more