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Me, Michael Phelps, and your chance to win a pair of SOL REPUBLIC headphones

Me, Michael Phelps, and your chance to win a pair of SOL REPUBLIC headphones

Lately, I’ve been thinking about my travel Christmas list.  I’ve wanted to get my ears a special present with some noise canceling headphones.  However, I didn’t take the plunge until I heard about SOL REPUBLIC headphones. Last month, I got an email from SOL REPUBLIC asking me if I wanted to try them out.  Since [...]

Why I took off my pants for Scottevest

Why I took off my pants for Scottevest

I’ve spent years working in information technology and have a degree in accounting.  Despite that, I am not a big gadget or travel gear junkie.  I just got my first smart phone 3 months ago after using the same out of date cell phone for nearly 8 years.  However, I received a free Scottevest when [...]

Shoes with a view – my travel gear review of GORE-TEX hiking boots

Shoes with a view – my travel gear review of GORE-TEX hiking boots

On my hike to the top of Mt Judah, I had the chance to review GORE-TEX hiking boots.  I share my honest thoughts and opinions and sit down for a special interview. Walk a mile in another man’s shoes. Metaphorically, it’s a compassionate step in an attempt to understand how someone else feels.  Taken quite [...]

And the winner of the travel backpack from Guerrilla Packs is…

And the winner of the travel backpack from Guerrilla Packs is…

Thanks to all who participated in this giveaway for the Furia backpack from Guerrilla Packs!  A total of 42 people entered this contest with quite a few extra entries from tweeting and sharing on Facebook.  All the total entries were submitted to random.org and a random winner was selected. Congratulations to Christy McMillan who was [...]

Win a Furia travel backpack from Guerrilla Packs!

Win a Furia travel backpack from Guerrilla Packs!

Travelers come in all shapes, sizes, colors, countries, preferences – and luggage.  From budget backpackers to luxury vacationers, people love to travel. And for those who love to backpack across the world, take a weekend hiking trip, or just enjoy camping or an outdoors vacation, here is a chance to win a travel backpack from [...]

Travel gear review: Guerrilla Packs Airporter backpack

Travel gear review: Guerrilla Packs Airporter backpack

Whenever I travel, I don’t like to check luggage.  Even before the days of airline baggage fees, I considered myself a backpacker.  I always brought my bags on the plane as carry on luggage because I hate waiting for my bags at the airport. These days, packing light is a lot tougher with kids.  However, [...]