Articles written by: Ian Ellis

Ian Ellis-Jones left a cushy job to embark on an epic journey around the world. Join him as he begins his amazing adventures on Escaping Expectations.

5 Perfect Carry-On Bags for Your Next Flight

5 Perfect Carry-On Bags for Your Next Flight

Those who travel a lot know to invest in and appreciate the value of a great carry-on luggage – the easiest and most efficient way to travel. First of all, you’d never have to worry about losing your stuff. Bringing a carry-on bag along also means that you won’t have […]

Planning for an Awesome Gap Year

Planning for an Awesome Gap Year

A Gap Year – it’s every student’s dream! Having an extended period of time off before continuing school or starting a new job is both an exciting and fulfilling prospect for students. It’s a prevalent custom overseas, and it is slowly becoming more popular in the States. When I think […]

A Traveler's Guide to Building a Capsule Travel Wardrobe

A Traveler's Guide to Building a Capsule Travel Wardrobe

I recently went on my first long holiday, where I spent four months on the road across Europe and Africa with nothing but my 35lb backpack. Yes – everything I needed weighed less than the carry-on limits for most airlines! Clearly, when packing for such a long-term travel, it was […]