First of all, my apologies to everyone who I didn’t get a chance to see/call before I left. I was so busy fittng my life into a backpack, getting vaccinated, and renewing my passport. Per usual, I left EVERYTHING to the last minute and ended up taking my last Typhoid pill on my way to the airport.


So for those of you who are still in the dark (and there are a few of you), I am taking a 4-month long trip through Greece, India, Vietnam, Cambodia, and Thailand. I’m traveling with two friends from Columbia, a 4500cu backpack (whatever that means), and a very low budget. If all goes as planned I’ll be back in the states around Christmas time, but Mrs. Carluccio is insisting that I return for her birthday on November 14th. In any case, I expect to come back with an empty wallet and a ton of stories, pictures, and videos.


Trying to fit my life into a backpack was a struggle. The bag itself is probably close to 3 and ½ feet tall and weighs 45 pounds (I blame the 120 dairy-free granola bars my mom forced me to pack. I‘m not kidding.) But in addition to my food supply, I am carrying a full pharmacy, a bunch of “disposable” Forever21 clothing, and the ugliest walking shoes you’ve ever seen. I think I'm all set.


Feel free to email or skype me (my ID is jessicaleighfig)!!



-Jess