Vagablogging Field Report: Life in Melbourne, Australia

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Melbourne is my second home. After marrying an Aussie who grew up in the suburbs of this special city, we’ve spent under a year living in the CBD and have had countless visits since. The city of sport, cafes and coffee culture thrives in the southeastern portion of Australia. Home to the Australian … Read more »

Posted by | Comments Off on Vagablogging Field Report: Life in Melbourne, Australia  | May 25, 2016
Category: Vagabonding Field Reports

Things you can’t miss in NZ

New Zealand, the land of the long white cloud, is full of epic mountain vistas, rolling green hillside, and azure colored lakes.

New Zealand respects their land, and rare ecosystem more than any other country I’ve visited.

Overall, New Zealand is hands down one of the most beautiful countries in the entire world.

Here are some of my favorite New Zealand points of interest, and experiences you simply can’t miss on your visit to … Read more »

Posted by | Comments Off on Things you can’t miss in NZ  | May 18, 2016
Category: Destinations, Oceania

Vagabonding Case Study: Jerry Walsh

Jerry Walsh

Age: 21

Hometown: Charlottesville, VA

Quote: “At the end of the day, I evolved from being an outsider looking in to becoming a functioning member of the community. Integration is what vagabonding is about.

Posted by | Comments Off on Vagabonding Case Study: Jerry Walsh  | May 13, 2016
Category: Vagabonding Case Studies

7 Best baby products for travel

Let’s dispel one myth right away: that you can’t travel with your baby.

When I announced my pregnancy, the second thing people said after “congratulations” was, “better get all your traveling out of the way now. Once your baby comes, you won’t be able to go on so many trips.”

That’s a viewpoint based entirely on your mindset and attitude.

Sure, traveling with a baby will be a challenge. But traveling already presents a challenge … Read more »

Posted by | Comments Off on 7 Best baby products for travel  | May 11, 2016
Category: Family Travel, Travel Gear