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My 10 travel essentials
Update #1: Vapur changed their website between writing this post and posting this post. The broken link has been fixed. Update #2: My bus driver friend (that’s a euphemism for another profession)...
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Packing for a week in Paris
Update April 24, 2012: After spending a week in Paris in April, I stand by everything on this list. Take layers and I strongly, strongly recommend taking a mini-umbrella. You’ll end up buying one...
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Packing for 3 weeks in South Africa without checking a bag
Looking for packing tips? Check out my packing posts! Today’s a very exciting day because tomorrow I leave for South Africa! Imagine some triumphant trumpets blasting away. I’ve already detailed my...
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Pack a “seat-back survival pack” for your next long flight
We are knee-deep in the busy holiday travel season and there is no shortage of internet tips for packing and surviving long flights. In fact, I’ve already covered it with my recent 29-hour flight to...
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Flying with hiking poles for Canadian peregrinos
Just last week, the Canadian Air Transport Safety Authority (CATSA) send out a cute tweet that was very timely: Yodel-le-he-hoo! Hiking poles must go in your checked bag. http://t.co/vvOLBD7VeF — CATSA...
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My Camino de Santiago packing list: what worked, what didn’t
I’ve talked about my love/obsession with packing lists in the past and planning for the Camino is no exception. I worked on my packing list for months, diligently researching, reading the forums,...
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Visit New York in the winter? YES!
New York is a year-round destination, but the tourist population is at its most dense in the summer and between American Thanksgiving and New Year’s. If you want to experience a slightly quieter New...
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Keeping gear dry on the Camino de Santiago
On the Camino de Santiago, pilgrims walk through all kinds of conditions, and often unpredictable weather. Believe me, after a long day on your feet, you want nice, dry clothes to change into, as well...
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Visit New York in the winter? YES!
New York is a year-round destination, but the tourist population is at its most dense in the summer and between American Thanksgiving and New Year’s. If you want to experience a slightly quieter New...
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267 days later: Baubax “World’s Best Travel Jacket” Sweatshirt Review
Not me. Image provided by Baubax Like almost 45,000 other Kickstarter backers, I saw the Baubax travel jacket as a pretty cool idea that would make the in-transit part of traveling more comfortable. In...
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Packing for Iceland in August
Packing for Iceland is no small feat. Visitors should expect a narrower range of temperatures, but usually cooler than wherever you live, and dramatic, sudden changes in weather. Also, as a bonus, high...
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