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
Training 101: Shovel bike out of the snow. This seems like a good day to talk about the extensive training Tom and I are factoring into our upcoming Italy bike tour. As you [...]
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.
The Travelers Holiday Gift List
The universal plug adapter might be the most useful thing for a traveler. These are all things that we use, and that we've bought with our very own money. We wish we'd had [...]
New Activities Require New Travel Footwear
The Sea Dogs by Bzees It’s been a year and many miles since I last posted about travel footwear. I’m still relying on my fleet of black sandals. And, as I write, I’m [...]