Hey there! We’re Lia & Jeremy. We created Practical Wanderlust in 2016, just before throwing all of our stuff in storage and embarking on a year-long honeymoon. The honeymoon was pretty much a disaster, but we had a great time anyway.

On our blog you’ll find practical, down-to-earth, budget-friendly travel tips that will help you avoid making all of our terrible, terrible mistakes. We love off-the-beaten-path travel and discovering what makes a place unique (and a little weird). Our goal is to inform you & make you laugh (preferably at the same time). We want to show that travel doesn’t have to be perfect – sometimes it’s a complete disaster, and that’s OK too!

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Practical Wanderlust: What to Pack for South America: 32 Backpacking Essentials
A guide on what to pack for South America with 32 backpacking essentials
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Practical Wanderlust: What to Pack for South America: 32 Backpacking Essentials
What to Pack for South America: 32 Backpacking Essentials
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Practical Wanderlust: 10 INCREDIBLE ZION HIKES: A COMPLETE GUIDE TO HIKING IN ZION NATIONAL PARK
10 INCREDIBLE ZION HIKES: A COMPLETE GUIDE TO HIKING IN ZION NATIONAL PARK
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Practical Wanderlucst: Travel Guide to Playa Blanca & Isla Baru: Cartagena, Colombia’s Island Paradise
Travel Guide to Playa Blanca & Isla Baru: Cartagena, Colombia’s Island Paradise
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Practical Wanderlust: 12 Sun-Soaked Things to Do in Isla Mujeres, Mexico: A Massive Guide
12 Sun-Soaked Things to Do in Isla Mujeres, Mexico: A Massive Guide
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