As travelers, we take a lot from the world- food, people, experience, but we rarely give back to the world we take so much from. Luckily, opportunities always present themselves. Last year, Pam Mandel from Nerds Eye View, Beth Whitman from Wanderlust and Lipstick, Debbie Dubrow from Delicious Baby, and Michelle Duffy from WanderMom created an [...]
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My Travel Gear
August 18, 2009 – 3:37 pm
In five days, I’ll be on my way to Spain. After two months of being home, it’s time to head back out and explore my world. I’ve spent the last week getting my gear together, shopping for some new clothes, and making sure all my ducks were in a row. Last year, I talked about [...]
Perfect Gifts for Travelers
December 20, 2008 – 12:43 pm
With Christmas and Hanukkah right around the corner, it’s time to think of those last minute gifts you haven’t gotten yet. If you are wondering what to get that traveler in your life, here’s a list of travel gifts you could get that will melt their hearts this holiday season. (As a preacher of the [...]
How to Travel the World, Part 1: Pre-Trip
October 6, 2008 – 2:29 pm
The toughest thing about traveling around the world is not the logistics, but motivating yourself to get on the road. However, once you have made the decision to travel, you have to figure out the logistics. Most new travelers are overwhelmed by this. They don’t know where to begin or what to do. Don’t worry [...]
The Right Backpack
June 27, 2008 – 4:00 pm
Picking the right backpack is an important part of any trip. Too big, and you’ll have too much extra weight. Too small, and you’ll never fit anything in. Wrong material and when it rains, and your stuff is soaked. I spent a good hour picking out my first pack, and that was also after hours [...]