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The Monkii Bars 2 is a compact suspension trainer that lets you get a great, full body resistance workout anywhere – in a park, in a hotel room, or a beach – making a full hotel room workout a possibility and making any vista your potential outdoor gym. Whether you are a traveler that packs … Read more
If you’re in the market for one of GORUCK’s great backpacks, footwear, or apparel, though the gear is nearly bulletproof the pricepoint can still be a huge turnoff. Lucky for you, the GORUCK earned service discount (formerly the GORUCK military discount) can give you an easy 25% off all GORUCK gear, and that’s in addition … Read more
I previously wrote a review of the Altama OTB Maritime Assault Shoe as the perfect travel shoe. Nine months into wearing and traveling in the shoes, its time to check in after walking, running, hiking and even swimming. The Altama OTB Martime performed better than expected and still great. Whether you’re looking for stylish walking … Read more
GORUCK GR3 Review (Updated – 6 19 Month 8 year Test): The best carry on backpack for durability, likely to last a lifetime of travel. 19 months of hands-on experience traveling have proven the GR3’s tough build, simple yet well thought out design, and expandable yet carry on compliant size making it (in my opinion) … Read more
Sri Lanka is described by many travelers as being ripe with adventures and experiences that will blow your mind and the hikes in Sri Lanka live up to this reputation. From quick hikes that offer hundred mile views to treks to the end of the world, the hiking places in Sri Lanka are numerous and … Read more
No trip to “Ceylon” is complete without a real Sri Lanka Safari tour. The wildlife safaris in Sri Lanka are so rich, varied, and affordable, that a traveler can see leopards, elephants, bears, crocodiles, buffalo, and more all in a single day, for less than $40. Additionally, seeing these animals free, wild, and in their … Read more
Sri Lanka is one of the hottest backpacker and adventure travel destinations in the world right now, and with good reason. With a good Sri Lanka itinerary, 3 weeks is enough to surf, trek, safari, and wander to your heart’s contentment from beaches, to elephant filled jungles, to cool and misty tea plantations, and 2500+ … Read more
Sri Lanka, the “Pearl of the Indian Ocean” is an island paradise ripe with adventure and is at the top of many travelers’ bucket lists. Unfortunately getting around Sri Lanka and understanding how to travel quickly and easily by train, bus, and car has most people worried about creating their own Sri Lanka adventure and … Read more
With all of the great locales around the world, why should you, as an adventurous traveler with only a few weeks free and a tight budget, visit Sri Lanka? When searching for the best places to visit in Sri Lanka the search can get overwhelming very quickly. There are so many beaches, experiences, ruins, and … Read more
Sri Lanka was without a doubt one of my favorite destinations in Asia. With all of the legends I’d heard of surfing, elephant safaris, and ruins of ancient kingdoms, my desire to travel was very piqued. Unfortunately, this was all word of mouth from backpacking travelers and I’d heard little else positive in the media … Read more