My Pack: South America
One of the biggest things a traveller worries about is their pack. A common question on the travel forums is “Which pack should I buy?” and with good reason. Sometimes it seems that there are so many options to choose from and no easy way to decide what is best for you. It helps to see what others are using, so keep reading to see what I’m currently packing when I hit the road for more than a couple of weeks.
Read More →Stuff I Like: Bullet SPACE® PEN
Once upon a time, there existed a National Aeronautics and Space Administration that desired a pen that could perform in the vacuum of space. More than a billion dollars later, Paul C. Fisher developed the SPACE® PEN. What did the Russians do? They used a pencil.
While certainly worth a chuckle, the preceding anecdote falls a little short of the truth. This does nothing to detract from how great the Fisher Bullet SPACE® PEN is for the modern traveller. With the cap over the tip, this little pen slips easily into a pocket, but when the cap is removed and slid onto the back, it becomes a full sized writing tool. That alone would be enough for me to carry one of these around on a regular basis, but it’s the technology that really sold me on it.
Read More →Tips from the Road
The challenge: four months of climbing and camping on the road in a tiny hatchback that makes a van look like a spacious loft apartment. Not possible you say? Think again. With a few simple tips you can make any trip more comfortable and affordable. Note: Tips marked with * may not conform to everyone’s …
Read More →Extended Transit Tips
I won’t embellish on the obvious; my fluffy Clive Cussler novel and notebook were instrumental in using up the numerous hours spent sitting around bus stations and airports. The problem is that most people can’t seem to sit still for more than a few hours at a time, especially when faced with the often uncomfortable seats provided in such places.
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