Rants

The 10 most embarrassing American stereotypes

November 19, 2013November 1, 2015 - by SnarkyNomad

‘Murica. The greatest country in the world, that ever was or will be. Right? Well, that’s what plenty of Americans think. Oddly enough, they’re often the ones who have no …

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In search of the best travel pants for men

November 15, 2013February 28, 2019 - by SnarkyNomad

So as many of you may know (though few of you may care), I get obsessed with ultralight travel gear, particularly when it comes to stylish travel clothing that’ll work …

Fight Club quote we buy things we don't need with money we don't have to impress people we don't like

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Why the American Dream will forever remain a waking nightmare

October 23, 2013March 19, 2015 - by SnarkyNomad

Admittedly that title was a bit of an exaggeration. But allow me to elaborate: It’s not so often that I run into the predicament that is the American Dream. The …

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Why the Seven Wonders of the World are totally stupid

October 18, 2013March 24, 2015 - by SnarkyNomad

So I’ve had this conversation a few times: It’s weird how the Seven Wonders of the World list is so extraordinarily well known, yet somehow nobody knows what it really means. …

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5 dumb things backpack designers need to stop doing

October 15, 2013January 5, 2018 - by SnarkyNomad

As many of you may know, I am an endless complaining machine that cannot be satisfied even by the most magnificent of creations anywhere to be found. This debilitating curse …

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5 ways to waste a perfectly good travel experience

October 7, 2013March 24, 2015 - by SnarkyNomad

We’ve all been there. Paradise. Off in the wonderful wilderness of elsewhere, a spring in our step, and a song in our hearts. I don’t know why songs would be in hearts. …

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5 of the best travel backpacks for global adventures

September 29, 2013January 19, 2019 - by SnarkyNomad

One of the most important things a backpacker can find is a great travel backpack. It holds all your gear, it’s with you almost all the time, and in some …

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Can you travel with just one pair of shoes?

September 23, 2013January 5, 2018 - by SnarkyNomad

I’ve seen a million products claiming to be “perfect shoes for travel,” and 90% of the time it’s laughably inaccurate and deserves a smack upside the head. Finding travel shoes …

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The problem with “how I afford to travel” posts

September 20, 2013March 19, 2015 - by SnarkyNomad

I’ve noticed a weird pattern that emerges whenever long-term travelers talk about how they’re able to afford their lifelong travel adventures. Since money issues are at the top of the …

Hauling supplies up the mountain to the bar.

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Cool travel gear I wish I could have

September 15, 2013January 5, 2018 - by SnarkyNomad

As many of you may know, I am fanatically obsessed with ultralight minimalism, to the point that most of my brain power is allocated toward determining how to travel with …