planning Archives - fannypack travel https://www.fannypacktravel.com/female-travel/planning/ fannypack travel is a female travel resource and community that strives to empower and connect all kinds of women around the world. Focused on cross-cultural exchange, local service projects and community collaboration, fannypack aims to give women the courage and voice to change the world. Sat, 18 Mar 2017 07:49:41 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.2 Dual Citizenship and the Passport Process https://www.fannypacktravel.com/latest-posts/dual-citizenship-and-the-passport-process/ https://www.fannypacktravel.com/latest-posts/dual-citizenship-and-the-passport-process/?noamp=mobile#comments Thu, 14 Jan 2016 13:08:37 +0000 http://www.fannypacktravel.com/?p=1314 The process of acquiring your first British passport while overseas can at first seem quite daunting. Having gone through the process from start to finish, I’m here to offer some tips and links to help you. (Please note: this guide applies only for British citizenship, not naturalization for British citizenship.) Let’s start with a quick bio. I was born in the United States to a British father and American mother. About ten months ago, I decided I needed a change […]

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]]> Beginner’s Guide to Motorbiking https://www.fannypacktravel.com/latest-posts/beginners-guide-to-motorbiking/ Mon, 28 Sep 2015 06:48:56 +0000 http://www.fannypacktravel.com/?p=808 So you’ve arrived in Southeast Asia, or the Caribbean, or some other destination that will just give the go ahead to anyone with $5 to menacing their streets with their rookie motorbike skills. You don’t have an international driver’s license, you don’t have a motorcycle license, you’ve never ridden on the back, let alone driven a bike, so should you throw caution to the wind and dispatch yourself on the exploration of uncharted adventures with a freedom that’s been hitherto […]

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]]> A Guide to Staying Culturally Sensitive in Africa https://www.fannypacktravel.com/latest-posts/a-guide-to-staying-culturally-sensitive-in-africa/ Sat, 25 Apr 2015 23:26:08 +0000 https://fannypacktravelers.wordpress.com/?p=417 10 Tips to Help You Stay Culturally Aware When Traveling to Sub-Saharan Africa Africa is different.  It’s vast and diverse and so unlike home.  Its uniqueness is why people dream of visiting the birthplace of our species.  These same differences can be what keep people from visiting, preferring the order of European railways and museums, or the accessible Spanish that can take one through most of Latin America.  Africa is a whole different travel game.   Having lived in Namibia […]

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]]> Choosing a Vehicle https://www.fannypacktravel.com/latest-posts/choosing-a-vehicle/ Wed, 04 Mar 2015 14:24:21 +0000 https://fannypacktravelers.wordpress.com/?p=399 There are several different directions you can go here, and all five will have a serious impact on your “vehicle life” adventure. Personally, I have lived and traveled in a Volvo 740 Station Wagon, Ford Explorer, Dodge Ram [semi] Conversion Van, and lastly, a VW Vanagon Westfalia. Each vehicle has its distinct pros and cons and here we will attempt to find the best fit for you. Things to think about are ease of driving, inconspicuousness, comfortability, miles per gallon, ease […]

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]]> Water In the Backcountry: How much do I need? https://www.fannypacktravel.com/latest-posts/water-in-the-backcountry-how-much-do-i-need/ Thu, 26 Feb 2015 15:27:29 +0000 https://fannypacktravelers.wordpress.com/?p=368 Always, always remember to bring water. Primitive or dispersed campsites do not generally have access to water, and even designated campgrounds can have problems with year-round water. There are a lot of opinions out there about how much water you should drink a day, but a general rule if you are being active is an absolute minimum of 2 liters a day. That does not include water you use to cook with. Another good rule of thumb is an ounce […]

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]]> Free Camping https://www.fannypacktravel.com/latest-posts/free-camping/ Thu, 26 Feb 2015 22:19:07 +0000 https://fannypacktravelers.wordpress.com/?p=361 So you’ve decided to forgo pay camping. Good for you. In the United States, there is little to no reason to need to pay for camping — especially in the West.  While there are lots of places to free camp, finding them can be tricky. After all, if it were just as easy as pay camping, nobody would pay, right? When choosing a place to camp, there are a few things to consider. First, is it legal?  There is an […]

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]]> 5 Most Important Things to Consider When Looking for a Camping Spot https://www.fannypacktravel.com/latest-posts/5-most-important-things-to-consider-when-looking-for-a-camping-spot/ Thu, 26 Feb 2015 15:09:51 +0000 https://fannypacktravelers.wordpress.com/?p=357 Ground You want to find flat, dry, non-vegetated ground to camp on. Pay attention to where the water will collect or pass through if it rains. Will you end up in a puddle of mud in the morning? Is there a log or rock in the way of your tent? Will you be killing native plants or destroying an ecosystem by placing your tent?  Distance from water As nice as it is to camp right next to a water source, […]

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]]> take a cooking class in thailand https://www.fannypacktravel.com/latest-posts/take-a-cooking-class-in-thailand/ Sun, 22 Feb 2015 12:17:48 +0000 https://fannypacktravelers.wordpress.com/?p=320 For all the gourmands out there who fancy themselves epicurean artists as well as mere eaters, a great way to experience a  culture is to learn to cook its traditional dishes.  This idea can conjure up scenes of one being made privy to your new BFF’s abuela’s close guarded family recipes after you’ve been invited into their home to help prepare a family meal.  However, for the introverts who take a little longer to meet the locals or for those […]

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]]> 5 destinations for first time female travelers https://www.fannypacktravel.com/latest-posts/5-destinations-for-first-time-female-travelers/ https://www.fannypacktravel.com/latest-posts/5-destinations-for-first-time-female-travelers/?noamp=mobile#comments Sat, 07 Feb 2015 07:32:18 +0000 https://fannypacktravelers.wordpress.com/?p=109 1. France France can get a bad rap at times, as the  French are not always renown forth heir  warm and affable demeanor. I spent a year in  northern France when I was in high school,  and I’ll admit I would not have put “friendly”  on a top 5 list of words to describe France’s  inhabitants. However, I just had the pleasure  to return a few months ago, and I have to say,  nearly everyone with whom I interacted was  kind and […]

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