Hiking Packing List: Essential Hiking Gear for Any Hike
There are many kinds of hiking – day hikes, multi-day hikes, long-distance hiking, circuit hiking, pilgrimages, hut-to-hut hikes, bushwalking, thru-hikes, and more. I’ve done and…
50 Best Gifts for Friends Going Traveling in 2025
Do you or someone you know have big travel plans coming up in 2025? No matter if it’s a honeymoon, career break, digital nomad trip,…
Must Have Unique Gifts for Travelers from Etsy
Just like my travels that take me to unique places, I also love gifts that are unique. At this time of year I normally write…
Best Travel and Outdoor Gear Trends for Adventure Enthusiasts
One of the things that has changed for me since I got a home base is I do much more writing about gear. It’s not…
Winter Packing List: How To Avoid Freezing To Death
I went to Fairbanks, Alaska, in the heart of winter, and lived to tell the tale. You can beat the scary Alaska cold by simply…
Snowshoeing 101: Why do it, What to Wear, Where to Go
I adore hiking, being outside, pushing myself, enjoying nature, and photographing beautiful views. However, when winter comes around, I’m always a little sad to hang…
Best Camera Bag for Travel: Organized by Travel Style
I’ve been traveling with a camera for a long time now (I started my travels in 2006); my cameras have changed, my camera bags have…
Compression Socks for Travel: What, Why, and How
Travel nearly killed me in 2008. No, it wasn’t a close call driving in a foreign country which is how I always assumed I would…
My Favorite Travel and Hiking Gear of 2018
It’s my favorite time of the year – the holiday season! When I was younger I was loco about the holidays, and even though that…
Packing for India’s Monsoon Season
It was as if I had walked into a brick wall. It startled me and I rocked back a couple of steps until I could…