The best way to explore an off-beat destination

Interviews by Adam Erace Avoid checking a bag at all costs, always wear comfortable jeans, and understand your destination – we asked three notable globetrotters for their go-to packing philosophies and must-have travel essentials.   Clare Vivier – Founder and CEO, Clare V. fashion line Because I travel a lot, I think about packing often. It sounds ridiculous to talk about this, but a recent trip to Africa stands out in my mind as the best packing I’ve ever done. We went to Tanzania and ran the Kilimanjaro half marathon, and then we were in Arusha and Zanzibar, traveling with Every Mother Counts, an organization we work with at Clare V. that funds maternal health care around the globe. Because we were traveling by Land Cruiser, we couldn’t have hard-case luggage, which takes up too much room. I packed two Weekenders – that’s one of our classics at Clare V. – very lightweight leather, small enough to fit under the seat in front of you on an airplane, but big enough to be a ...

By Diane Sepanski Meaningful page-turners to pack on your next trip. Walking to the End of the World by Beth Jusino (Mountaineers Books) For armchair travelers who’ve wondered if they too can tackle an epic outdoor adventure, writer Beth Jusino shows us that anything is possible. In Walking to the End of the World: A Thousand Miles on the Camino de Santiago , the self-described “nonathlete” and “no risk-taker” recounts her 79-day walk with her husband along the historic pilgrimage route, which takes them through France and Spain – plus several pairs of shoes – as they trek up to 15 miles a day to find “a gift to the soul.” amazon.com. The Great Alone  by Tim Voors (Die Gestaltan Verlag)  “The trail taught me to slow down and be more flexible,” says Tim Voors of his 2,650-mile hike from Campo, Mexico, through the blistering Mojave Desert and Sierra Nevada’s naked peaks to chilly Canada. The photographer/creative director details his solo six-month journey in The Great Alone: Walki...