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Gabby created Packs Light as an all-inclusive travel resource to empower young people to seek risk, seize opportunity, and see the world.
What is a Travel Opp? How I Travel the World For Free and You Can Too
Every week I share Travel Opps. This means every week, I hear the same question: What is a Travel Opp? Let me take a step back to really break down the definition and the many types of Travel Opps that you’ll find within Packs Light. It’s a common assumption that CONTINUE READING
AARP: The Budget Travel Hack You’ve Never Heard Of (For All Ages)
“You have a WHAT card?!” An AARP card! Aren't I a little young, you ask? Yep, I just turned 25. So why do I have a membership in the American Association of Retired Persons? And how do I use it to travel on a budget? Let me tell you why CONTINUE READING
A Spiritual Journey from India: Finding Peace Amid the Pandemic (Seren, 22) – YTN
The Young Traveler’s Network series showcases candid guest interviews of young people worldwide and the inspiring stories of how they navigate their lives and travels. They share their stories to educate, inspire, and empower others to see the world! This week a Young Traveler named Seren, 22, shares how the spiritual journey she CONTINUE READING
Virginia’s Most Unique, Outdoor Adventurous, Roadtrip Itinerary
The push to explore the outdoors has been astronomical this past summer due to the pandemic. And if you're in Virginia, you're in luck—our state has extremely diverse options for outdoor activities what is that be wine tasting or waterfall chasing. But, if you're like me and have lived here CONTINUE READING
7 London Attractions That Have Yet To Be Overrun By Crowds
When we think of travel ‘off the beaten path’, the city of London is likely the opposite of what we imagine as it’s packed with tourists almost year-round. I come to London frequently to visit family and so have made it my mission to find interesting places outside of the CONTINUE READING
Why I Am Grateful the Pandemic Left Me Stranded in Australia
Locking down in Sydney, Australia mid-gap year was not part of my plan. At first, Sydney locals seemed dismissive of the pandemics' ability to touch Australian shores. However, it wasn't long before unease began to creep into conversations. As other United Kingdom backpackers rushed to fly home, I hesitated. I CONTINUE READING
How Teaching English Online Kept My Wanderlust Alive During Lockdown (Gabbi, 25) – YTN
The Young Traveler’s Network series showcases candid guest interviews of young people worldwide and the inspiring stories of how they navigate their lives and travels. They share their stories to educate, inspire, and empower others to see the world! This week a Young Traveler named Gabbi, 25, shares her tips on CONTINUE READING
Why More Young People Should Get Involved in (Sustainable) Adventure Tourism (Amber, 17) – YTN
The Young Traveler’s Network series showcases candid guest interviews of young people worldwide and the inspiring stories of how they navigate their lives and travels. They share their stories to educate, inspire, and empower others to see the world! This week a Young Traveler named Amber Higgins, 17, shares ways CONTINUE READING