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It’s Official: Time to Start Planning Your 2026 Adventures!

Maximizing life with enriching travel. Let’s make next year unforgettable.

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Maia Tice
November 28, 2025

Hey Traveler!

Now that Thanksgiving is done and the holiday frenzy is kicking in… it’s the perfect moment to start dreaming up (and booking!) your 2026 trips. Prices are good, deals are about to explode, and your future self will thank you for planning early instead of panic-booking in May.

This week, I’m rounding up inspiration, travel must-haves, and guides that will help you spark your next big adventure!

Where Will 2026 Take You?

Need ideas? I’ve got you.

It’s time for you to start with some wanderlust on YouTube:

The Salkantay Trek is a journey through the incredible Andean peaks and ancient Inca paths. It is perfect for anyone ready to push their limits and discover just how strong and capable they truly are!

The Ha Giang Loop is a breathtaking ride through Vietnam’s wild northern mountains. It’s a chance to feel completely free, connected to nature, and alive in one of the most beautiful places on earth!

I know you’ll find something that gets your imagination going!

5 Must-Have Travel Items (& Wonderful Christmas Gifts!)

Get ready! Amazon deals always drop HARD between Black Friday and early December. Here are my five absolute must-haves for 2026:

  1. Packing Cubes – These made packing and staying organized 10 times easier

  2. Portable Charger (Fast-Charging) – Your future self will thank you

  3. Universal Travel Adapter – You can literally use this anywhere. Even in your day-to-day life!

  4. Packable Backpack – For backpackers and light-weight packers, this is ESSENTIAL to have on you for small day trips

  5. Earplugs – These are must-haves if you’re trying to get any sleep while traveling.

Keep your eyes out for some major discounts this holiday season! If you’ve been meaning to upgrade your gear, now’s the moment.

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New: My Full Vietnam Guide is LIVE!

If Vietnam is on your radar for 2026, and honestly, it should be, my brand-new Ultimate Vietnam Guide is officially published!!

Are you ready to challenge yourself?

Feeling Adventurous? Try Ice Climbing in Peru

If you're itching for a bucket-list moment, check out my post on Ice Climbing Nevado Mateo in Huaraz. This is an absolutely iconic experience! If you want to see what it’s like, you can also watch my video.

Wondering what bags you need to simplify traveling? Watch now!
Learn all about my ULTIMATE intricate packing process!

Don't forget to subscribe to my channel for more travel vlogs, organization tips, and adventure content!

Let’s Start Planning Early

2026 is going to be wild. Not because life gets easier, but because you’re choosing to chase experiences, build memories, and create stories you’ll be telling forever.

So grab a coffee (or a holiday cocktail), scroll through some travel inspo, and start sketching out your dream trips.

If you plan something using my guides, tag me, I love seeing where you go!

Let’s continue to explore the world together

Here’s to big adventures next year,

𝓷𝓸𝓽 𝓪𝓵𝓵 𝓽𝓱𝓸𝓼𝓮 𝔀𝓱𝓸 𝔀𝓪𝓷𝓭𝓮𝓻 𝓪𝓻𝓮 𝓵𝓸𝓼𝓽

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