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What Water Bottle is Best to Buy?

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There are tons of different water bottles out there and choosing the right one can be overwhelming. What size is best? How about color? Do I want it to be insulated? Keeping your preferences in mind, we’re here to help you choose which water bottle is best for you.  We asked around here at YWAM…

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15 Essentials for your Carry-on Luggage

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Heading March 31, 2021 / DTS, Mission Tips, Outreach, Packing, SOMD, YWAM Life [easy-social-share buttons=”facebook,twitter,pinterest,mail” counters=0 template=”31″ point_type=”simple”] In the world of travel there are a several kinds of packers. This includes those who pack last minute (almost literally), those who are all packed one month in advance, those who are always over prepared, and…

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The Best Shoes For a Mission Trip

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“Ouch! These shoes hate me. My feet hurt and I’m pretty sure there’s blisters forming on my toes.” “You should have gotten a pair like mine! My feet feel great and I actually wear these shoes outside of just traveling.”   Ever been in the first position? We’ll guess your answer is “yes” if you’re…

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Tips For Traveling With Kids

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Are we there yet? This is a question a child usually asks when traveling, but one a parent will begin to rehearse in their mind if not prepared for traveling! Before you begin to worry about the details for your family travels though, we at YWAM Louisville want to share some helpful tips from the parents…

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What NOT To Bring On A Mission Trip

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Your suitcase will be strapped on top of a van, toted across the country in a train’s overhead rack, or cluttering the few square feet of floor space in a shared dorm room. The point? Pack light. If you can’t fit everything in a small-to-medium suitcase, you’re probably bringing too much. Need some advice on…

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The 4 Greatest Tools For Every Missionary

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What does it take to be a missionary? This is one of the many questions we run into when thinking or talking about missions work and what it takes. Here are a couple of the key tools every missionary needs when it comes to preparing for an outreach! 1. Relationship With God The most important…

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Packing: How Should I Do It?

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Why pack a crazy mess when can you pack with a purpose? Packing efficiently is about saving space and putting things in the right place.

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