Product Review: Travel Better with a HoodiePillow If traveling has become one of your latest hobbies, you can easily see that it isn’t always easy. Perhaps you’re one of the many travelers who just can’t seem to get comfortable on a...
Product Review: Brenthaven BX2 Convertible Shoulder Bag When my father in law generously gifted me his used DSLR camera (he was getting a new one!), I was so excited. Although the camera was still in primo condition, the camera bag was very lacking. The straps...
Rollasole Product Review: Now, Getting Through Airport Screening Is a Breeze! While traveling in;Toronto, I had the pleasure of going to a very fancy costume party with my colleagues. We had heard from a few folks that the location was not far from our hotel, definitely within...
Do You Need a Visa to Visit Taiwan? If you are planning to travel to Taiwan, you will definitely need a valid passport, but will you need a visa? Current entry and exit requirements for visiting the Republic of China (Taiwan) include...
Product Review: GSI Outdoors Commuter Javapress Like so many, my husband starts every single day with a piping hot cup of coffee. Although we've tried nearly every method of brewing, from stove top, to traditional brewer, timed brewer, single cup brewers,...
Product Review: The “Hobo Roll” by Gobi Gear Let’s face it: organizing and getting ready for a trip isn’t always the easiest thing to do. Whether you’re traveling solo for a backpacking adventure or looking to lighten the load...
Packing Tips for a Visit to Costa Rica In a few weeks I’ll take my first trip to;Costa Rica, and I’m very excited about the prospect of visiting a country known for its commitment to ecological living and flora and fauna...
CONDE NAST Readers Choice List of Hotels One of the more popular destinations for travelers is the great state of Florida. But where should you stay when you are there? Conde Nast recently came out with their list 26th annual Readers Choice awards,...
Take Better Travel Photos: A Guide to Advanced Photography Techniques This post was last undated on September 21, 2023. Let's say you’re feeling quite confident about the basics of travel photography. Well, it only seems right to learn some more advanced techniques....
Great Places to Celebrate the Day of the Dead in Mexico It's time again for the Day of the Dead, or Día de los Muertos, as it's known in Spanish. Not to be confused with Halloween, the Day of the Dead is a celebration all its own, with ceremonies and traditions...
Nokia Lumia 1020: Powerful Camera Phone Review I am the proud owner of an awesome DSLR camera that takes pretty amazing pictures. I will admit that I know very little about the full potential and capabilities of this DSLR; I tend to shoot in auto mode....
Product Review: The Mobile Clean & Go I travel frequently, and it isn’t until I leave my house that I realize exactly how dirty my computer and iPhone screens are. I’m always embarrassed to be sitting on an airplane or in a conference working...
5 Free Apps for Visiting New York City (or Elsewhere!) By now, most of us are well aware of the huge sector of mobile technology that are apps, making daily life easier. Travel is no exception. There are countless applications available for travelers all...
The Positive Guide to Travel Photography: Here Are Some of The “Dos” In our previous travel photography posts, we've spoken at length about the various "don’ts" in travel photography, or rather, photography in general. This time around, we felt it was necessary to focus on...