ON Preparing for a long trip

You’re never fully prepared to take a Trip Around the World. But we did the best job we were able to.

We did a good amount of research before our departure. These are just a few of the books we read to prepare for our journey.

 

Some Posts on Preparing

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Inspiration, Preparation
The World is Big
Inspiration, Preparation

John Muir on seeing the world

It’s a big place with much to see.

Inspiration, Preparation
The Adventure Begins!
Preparation
The Adventure Begins!
Preparation

An Invocation for Beginnings

Ze Frank's An Invocation for Beginnings started a warm little fire to begin something new.

Preparation
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Culture, Preparation
Thinking in Celsius
Culture, Preparation

Do I Need a Jacket?

Everything you need to know about learning how to think in Celsius.

Culture, Preparation
Time is Running Out
Preparation
Time is Running Out
Preparation

It's Been a Busy Few Days ...

As a result of all this activity, our updates here have taken a backseat on the list of priorities. But soon enough (three days!), our adventure will begin and there will be plenty to write about.

Preparation
How We Decided to Travel Around the World
Preparation
How We Decided to Travel Around the World
Preparation

How Decisions Get Made

The story of how we decided to take a year off and travel the world.

Preparation
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History, Preparation
The Call of Adventure: An Expedition to Antarctica
History, Preparation

Ernest Shackleton's Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition

Planning an adventure around the world in 2014 is daunting, sure, but it's nothing compared to planning a trip to Antarctica in 1914.

History, Preparation
Be Prepared: Travel Vaccinations
Preparation
Be Prepared: Travel Vaccinations
Preparation

This is Gonna Hurt ... the pocketbook, that is.

When we decided it was time to travel around the world, we knew there would be some vaccination involved. We just didn't know the volume of vaccinations we'd need ... or how much it would set us back.

Preparation
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Preparation
Departure: Two Weeks
Preparation

Off We Go

On August 19, two weeks from today, our adventure officially begins. We depart from LAX and make a short stop in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida before heading off to San Jose, Costa Rica.

Preparation
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Preparation
Our Card
Preparation

Every grand adventure deserves its own calling card.

Preparation
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Inspiration, Preparation
Longing for Adventure
Inspiration, Preparation

On Building Ships

This quote from Antoine de Saint-Exupéry resonates in the heart of every adventurer.

Inspiration, Preparation

Taking on the World

Taking on the World is a living record of our family’s adventures exploring the world.

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