Carla Vianna
NYC-based travel blogger and content creator
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Hi, I'm Carla!
I’m a 27-year-old travel blogger and journalist based in New York City. In 2017, I left everything behind for a yearlong trip around the world, visiting over 25 countries across Europe, South America and Southeast Asia. While this wasn’t my first time traveling abroad, it was this trip that ignited an overwhelming desire to make traveling the world my No. 1 priority: I want to experience — and learn from — as many cultures as I can while seeking out stunning landscapes across the globe. Most importantly, I want to inspire others to do so, too.
My goal is to encourage women like myself young professionals who are passionate about traveling to new places — to hit the road more often. I aim to help them do so by sharing travel tips, destination guides and inspirational photos from my personal trips around the U.S. and beyond.
After road tripping up and down the East Coast last year, I’ve come up with a solid list of road trip essentials for trips of all lengths. The following road trip packing list is separated into six categories, including road trip must-haves you simply can’t leave home without, clothing, luggage, self-care, entertainment, and, of course, snacks. From car chargers to instant coffee and everything in between, here are 22 must-have road trip essentials for trips of all lengths. What Clothes To Pack For a Road Trip Travel shoes, a rain jacket and comfortable car clothes:
South America is home to the Andes, the globe’s longest continental mountain range; the Amazon River, the world’s largest by volume; the Amazon Rainforest, the largest of its kind; the Salar de Uyuni, the world’s largest salt flat; and La Paz, the highest capital city in the world. To Visit in South America Backpacking through South America was hands down the most thrilling and humbling travel experience First up on the list of best countries to visit in South America is Argentina, a country known for its streetside tango dances, the incredible Patagonia region and, of course, its sophisticated capital city of Buenos Aires. Best Places To Visit in South America Brazil is home to several of the most exciting places to visit in South America.
Day trip to Chiang Rai or Doi Inthanon National Park (All Day) You’ll start your day with breakfast in Chiang Mai’s Old City, bounded by ancient walls built hundreds of years ago to protect the city from invasions. Now that you’re fueled up for a day of exploring, it’s time to visit the city’s ornate temples. Two of the most popular day trips from Chiang Mai are to Chiang Rai to visit the White Temple, or to Doi Inthanon National Park, where you’ll find the highest peak in Thailand.
In fact, Fodor’s named Portland, Maine one of its top 52 travel destinations worldwide for 2020, and Maine itself ranked at No. 4 in Lonely Planet’s “ Perhaps that’s because Portland is Maine’s largest city, and it’s pretty easy to reach if you live in New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts or the surrounding area. Where To Eat During Your Weekend in Portland, Maine If there’s one thing you must eat during your Portland weekend getaway, it’s a lobster roll (preferably with an ocean view). This Portland food truck is where you’ll find what’s often touted as the best in lobster roll in Maine.