The Camino de Santiago: Shoes or Boots?
The Camino de Santiago, above all, is a long hike. Your footwear matters. A lot. Take the time to pick the right shoes for you, and break them in before you start.
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
Setting up at sunset at Half Dome at Yosemite National Park. People often ask, "What is the best travel camera?" The easy answer is the best travel camera is the one you [...]
The Travel Bags We Carry
Over the years, we've lugged bags of many different shapes and sizes. This is what we're currently carrying, and what we like. Mostly.
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 [...]
The Four Best Travel Shoes for Women
After six years, I've settled on the four types of shoes that suit me best on the road. My relationship with shoes was defined early on. My mother regularly reminded my sister and me not to skimp on shoes; cheap shoes would hurt and not last, she warned us.
Peter and Tracy McDermott: Roaming Retirees
McNomads Peter and Tracy McDermott and their credo: Why Stay Home If You Can Roam? We were introduced to Peter and Tracy McDermott through a mutual acquaintance, and suddenly the four of us [...]
Girls Packing Tips for Extended Travel
Now that Tom’s published the Big Reveal about his travel clothing, it’s time for another viewpoint. So here’s a look at my travel look, designed for comfort, effortless pass through airport security, and adaptability to [...]
My Suggestions to Make Flying a lot Easier
Ready to fly out of MSP. You'll have to take my word for it on the underwear. If there’s one thing that’s certain, it’s that flying is increasingly uncomfortable. Especially if you’re on [...]