I found a new piece of travel gear this summer which I’ll never leave home without any longer. As I raced through the Mongol Rally, my new Amazon Kindle was probably my most used travel gear after my camera. I used it constantly, yet I never finished a book during the whole 5 weeks of [...]

I’ve been walking around London all last week with a hot pocket…literally.  I’ve been carrying my Tep wireless hotspot device in my pocket as I ride the tube, visit Greenwich, the London Eye, Borough Market, Brick Lane, museums, and friends.  The Tep device was a life-saver providing me a constant dose of internet access, which [...]

I’m happy to announce – I’m in love!  My heart is all a flutter, I’m wearing a permanant grin, and when I see the pictures – I can hardly contain myself! I’m in love with my wide angle lens! I used to travel with two lenses a portrait lens 17 to 55mm and a telephoto [...]

When I was a kid I used to have a vivid imagination and would always beg people to play in my imaginary world.  I would play library, school teacher, office (my personal favorite); I think I was a natural builder of empires, whether they be books, homework, or filing. However, recently I’ve had the pleasure [...]

I recently realized that I have been without a ‘typical’ job now for longer than I’ve ever held a job at a particular company – 3 ½ years. My typical length at an employer was about 3 years before I would move on and up. I’ve been traveling and  blogging now for 3 ½ years; [...]

Lonely Planet Travel Blog Awards The Indie Travel Podcast has been nominated in the Lonely Planet travel blog awards this year. Why do I care?  First, I think they put together an excellent travel podcast.  I’ve been a regular listener since the day I left the US to travel around the world.  They have been [...]

I know that many of you have heard me rave about podcasts – and yes, I have yet another one to rave about. This one is straight from the classroom…Berkeley University. There aren’t many things I would do different in my life; however, if I could go back to my 18th year, I would change [...]

One of my favorite travel ‘companions’ is my ipod. I don’t know how I would have widdled away hours on buses, in airports, or simply waiting in lines without it while traveling around teh world! I use it for to keep travel information via podcasts, language guides, TV shows, Movies, and just simple music. I [...]