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US Coast to Coast: The Westward Adventure

US Coast to Coast: Seattle's Space Needle at Sunset

Americans come to Europe to admire the ruins of the past, in search of an ephemeral beauty that fits common aesthetic canons. Personally, I am much more interested now in what will be… Read More

Camino de Santiago: Thoughts & Experiences

Camino de Santiago: Thoughts & Experiences

The Camino de Santiago, aka the Way of Saint James, is a 1,000-year-old pilgrimage to the Santiago de Compostela Cathedral in Galicia, Spain. Many people walk this route for… Read More

5 Essential Tips for Your Next Camping Trip

5 Essential Tips for Your Next Camping Trip

When we think about camping and everything we could do to improve the experience, we always consider the important stuff. Things like packing extra clothing and a comfortable sleeping bag… Read More

Is the Handheld GPS Dead? Not Quite

Is the Handheld GPS Dead? Not Quite

Some say that the age of the handheld GPS is over, joining the MP3 player on the tall pile of smartphone victims. While it’s true that GPS navigation apps for smartphones have brought… Read More

Culture Shock in Vietnam and Advice for You

Culture Shock in Vietnam and Advice for You

Vietnam is well trod by travelers who venture through the south-east Asia backpacking trail but that does not mean that it is an easy ride. Vietnam is a rich and diverse nation… Read More

Wilderness Ready: Essential Survival Gear

Wilderness Ready: Essential Survival Gear

Traveling is indeed some of the greatest experiences a human can have on planet earth. The places you’ll go, the things you’ll see, the people you’ll meet are all wondrous possibilities… Read More