Resources, FAQ's, Kick-Ass Gear and Products

So, since I made up my mind to go on this crazy adventure, a lot of people have asked me how on EARTH I am able to do this! Most of the questions I get are fairly similar, so I thought I would start a resources page to answer them. If you are new to the site, this is a great place to start!
Additionally, this page can be used as a resource for anyone wanting to make their own long term journey! The information below comprises of actual products, webpages, and information that I HAVE ACTUALLY USED and find helpful. I hope it is helpful for you too!
 
FAQ
Click the link for my blog post on your FAQ's!
http://directionallychallenged.net/content/fyi-your-faqs
 
RTW Websites
I have been so very fortunate to find and follow some amazing websites that have really helped me with my planning and dreaming. The following  Blogs are highly recommended by me, so please do check them out if you are looking for some inspiration!
The Art of Non-Conformity: http://chrisguillebeau.com/3x5/  Chris Guillebeau's website, The Art of Non-Conformity was the very first website I began to go to when I needed inspiration. Chris is an amazing individual who works for himself and is only 19 countries away from visiting every country in the world! His Unconventional Guides have helped me immensely! Unconventional Guides Product Page
Nomadic Matt's Travel Site: http://www.nomadicmatt.com/ Nomadic Matt has a terrific site with lots of great resources for RTW travelers. He has been traveling as a full-time career for 5 years!
The Globetrottergirls www.globetrottergirls.com
Dani and Jess are a couple traveling the world full time. I was fortunate enough to meet up with them in Chiang Mai, Thailand as well as in Siem Reap, Cambodia. I have been following their site for about two years, and they are fantastic writers. Please do, check out their site!
Never Ending Voyage: http://www.neverendingvoyage.com/ Simon and Erin are a British couple that sold all of their possessions and are traveling full-time together.
Fluent in Three Months: http://www.fluentin3months.com/ Benny Lewis picks a location and immerses himself in the culture by challenging himself to learn a language in three months!
The Man in Seat Sixty-One: http://www.seat61.com/ An amazing resource, Mark Smith is a former British railway man who will tell you everything you need to know about traveling by train in any country
 
Pre-Trip Resources
Pack it up. Pack it in: Click the link to get to some of the gear that is helping me travel light.
 http://directionallychallenged.net/content/pack-it-pack-gear-help-you-travel-light
What to Pack When you are not Coming Back: check out my entire packing list http://directionallychallenged.net/node/23

During Trip Resources
Post Trip Resources