What to Pack for Africa
Visiting the bush of Africa requires a little more thought than the cities of Europe when you’re making your packing list. Think bugs and heat first of all.
Packing Tips
Our Best Gear for Cycling
While we’ve only taken up serious cycling the the past couple of years, we definitely have our opinions on the best cycling gear.
Training for a Bike Tour in Italy, Kris and Tom Style
Twenty days before we start our Italy bike tour, we address the more practical side of things. Are we ready for a bike tour? Here’s how we’re training and preparing.
The Camino de Santiago: Pack Light Clothes
The specific clothes for the Camino de Santiago don’t matter as much as the main ideas: keep it light weight, quick drying, and cool.
The Camino de Santiago: First Aid and Blisters
The main component of your first aid supplies for the Camino de Santiago is a blister repair kit. And ibuprofen. Lots of ibuprofen.
The Camino de Santiago: Wear Good Socks
The Camino de Santiago is mostly about your feet. Take care of them with the right shoes and socks, and they will take care of you.
The Camino de Santiago: Walking Sticks
The debate about walking sticks: Do you absolutely need them? Probably not. Will they make the Camino de Santiago easier if you have them? Definitely yes.
The Camino de Santiago: Carrying Water
It should go without saying that you’ll need to carry enough water on the Camino de Santiago to last until you can get more. Here’s the best way to do it.
Our Best Travel Camera Equipment
People often ask, “What is the best travel camera?” The easy answer is the best travel camera is the one you have with you. The honest answer is slightly complicated. Here is the travel camera equipment I have been using to illustrate Travel Past 50.
Peter and Tracy McDermott: Roaming Retirees
We were introduced to Peter and Tracy McDermott through a mutual acquaintance, and suddenly the four of us were meeting for dinner in Copenhagen. That was in April 2014, when … Read more