If you read my blog, then you probably like to travel and have a trip or two planned for 2018! Remember how Underdog comes in to save the day? Well, that’s what this post is all about. As you plan for your upcoming travels in 2018, this post will give you some great ideas on […]
The Camino de Santiago is the ultimate epic hike. It’s an ancient pilgrimage route to the shrine of the apostle St. James in the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela. There are dozens of routes that lead from all parts of Europe to Santiago de Compostela. However, the most popular route is the Way of Saint […]
If you are going to the bottom of the world, one would think you are simply packing the warmest stuff you can find – but there’s much more to an Antarctica packing list than warm clothes! I’ve been to Antarctica twice now, and each time I was surprised to find out the weather wasn’t as […]
I could hear him talking, but my mind kept going elsewhere thanks to my intense jetlag. My eyelids felt heavy and locked shut like magnets; I had just arrived after 24 hours of long flights. Then something about an ozone hole rang through my brain and jolted my eyelids back open. Craig was telling me […]
The Niece Project 5.0 had a bumpy start. We had no idea that simply getting there would be so hard. Throughout the continuous bad news of delays, lost luggage, and changed itineraries, I thought about the learnings and flying tips we could take away from it. Specifically, I thought about the lessons it would teach […]
I wish I had my other lens with me for this shot. I should’ve packed my tripod. Why didn’t I bring my filters with me? I need my other camera bag for this hike. These are frequent thoughts that run through my mind on every trip; I never seem to have the photography gear I […]
Making an initial camera brand choice for the serious photographer is difficult because it sets you in a direction that dictates years of gear to come. In the past, your choices were primarily Canon and Nikon. After you build up that arsenal of initial equipment, you never contemplate making a costly switch to a new […]
I write a lot about not letting the weather stop your travel plans, because there’s never a perfect time to go. If you decide to skip places becuase of rainy season, then you are going to miss most of Southeast Asia – and trust me, you don’t want to do that! The key is to […]
If you are in my generation you remember records. My sister had a turntable in her room with a nickel taped to the needle to add some weight and avoid skipping. I listened to the 45 of Locomotion endlessly. But I never turned it over to see what was on the other side – the […]
I’ve been on the road for 9 years (actually, it’s now up to 17 years traveling in 2024!) to all continents and about 65 countries and I normally shy away from doling out my best travel tips, as everyone’s tastes are different. But after all this time living on the road, I think I have […]
