Preparing Prescriptions for Cross-Boarder Travel

Meds. Everybody’s got ’em. The problem is, every country regulates them differently. This creates the need for some serious planning and strategizing, which is why I thought the topic needed it’s own post aside from the references in My First Aid Kit and Travel Documents posts. How you plan greatly varies based on the duration and location of your visit. Being that…

Travel Documents to Prepare Before Going Abroad

Edit: Check out my post Week #7 because I had some updates on the whole residence permit process.    One of the less glamorous aspects of going abroad for any length of time is making sure your butt is covered in case of extraneous circumstances. There are lots of posts on this issue and I would highly…

Jewelry Organization

I never seem to remember to wear jewelry. I used to be the “Queen of Accessorizing” so said my mom in high school, but as of late, I just can’t seem to remember that last step before I run out the door. Knowing that, one might wonder why I would even bother wasting space and…

American Patriotism Abroad; Happy 4th of July!

–Just a quick note: Please consider skipping personal fireworks to save stress to pets, wildlife and prevent wildfires. Thanks!– There aren’t many holidays more patriotic than the 4th of July, and it will be the last holiday I spend in the United States for a long time. From my experience last year, a good portion…

My First Aid Kit

Undoubtedly one of the most fundamental and important things to pack for any trip is a first aid kit. Your destination and duration will determine what exactly that entails. For my trip, I want to pack the kitchen sink for a couple reasons. Firstly, I will be gone for two years without any foreseeable trips home and…