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6 Must-Have Items for Your Carry-On Bag
Packing “light” when traveling can be a near-impossible task, but condensing your carry-on down to a handful of essentials doesn’t have to be hard!
The Ultimate Israel Travel Guide + Packing Tips
Regardless of your reasons for venturing to Israel, you’ll find yourself awestruck by the beauty of this sacred country!
POPULAR ARTICLES
10 Biggest Travel Mistakes & How to Avoid Them
Whether it’s your first trip abroad or you vacation several times a year, these tips will help you avoid 10 of the biggest travel mistakes that can ruin a trip.
10 Safe Destinations for Solo Female Travelers
The truth is, solo traveling to another country as a woman is actually not as threatening as it may seem. Here are 10 of the safest destinations to travel.
My 25 Best Travel Tips After 10 Years of Traveling the World
After over ten years of consistent travel, I’ve made my fair share of mistakes. These are the best travel tips and tricks I have gathered along the way…
PACKING LISTS
The Ultimate Packing Checklist for Campers
While specific gear will depend on climate, and whether you’re car camping or backpacking, this packing checklist will help you cover all the necessities.
Road Trip Essentials: What to Pack on a Road Trip
Packing for a road trip doesn’t have to be overwhelming. This packing guide will help you prepare and double-check so you can hit the road with confidence.
What to Pack for a Trip to Norway
Norway is a destination where you need to be ready for weather changes in an instant. Use this packing guide to properly plan for your trip to Norway.
PHOTOGRAPHY POSTS
The Ultimate Packing Guide for Travel Photographers
Working as professional photographer for the past 8 years, I’ve come up with the ultimate kit for travel photography. Here’s how to pack like a pro!
How to Choose the Best Travel Camera
Over the years, we’ve tested gear in order to find the perfect camera for travel. Here’s our buyer’s guide and top picks for the best travel cameras!
15 Photos That Prove Alberta is Heaven on Earth
Sandwiched in between British Columbia and Saskatchewan, Alberta is home to Banff and Jasper — two of Canada’s prettiest national parks.
In 2009, we created Ordinary Traveler to chronicle our travels and share our love of photography. Over the past 6 years, this site has grown tremendously and is now one of the top travel and lifestyle blogs -- offering useful travel advice and vacation ideas.
Not everyone wants to quit their job and sell all their possessions to travel. People who want a family, a home, and an adventurous life are the “ordinary” people we strive to connect with and inspire. Our goal is to help others find a balance between a healthy home life and wanderlust.