Traveling the world is a dream for most, and even after 55+ countries I still dream of traveling to more, adventurous places, further and further off the beaten path. However, one travel adventure I never look forward to is having unexpected financial issues – lost or stolen credit cards, being locked of accounts, and being … Read more
Money problems when traveling are never fun – especially when you’re thousands of miles from home with no way to access cash, or pay locals that don’t accept credit cards. Fortunately the Transferwise Bordless Account is a free and convenient option for transferring money internationally and exchanging currency in a way that has made traveling, … Read more
The perfect travel wardrobe not only keeps you looking good and feeling comfortable (dry, good temperature, and odor-free) but is also minimalist – packing down small enough to fit into airplane carry-on luggage while wearing for months. Creating that perfect, minimalist, travel-ready wardrobe needs a few pieces of solid Merino wool clothing. In this Unbound … Read more
For the digital nomad, backpacks and choosing the right one for you will be the toughest part of packing for your soon-to-come adventure. When traveling the globe as a digital nomad, your backpack becomes the closest thing to a permanent home you will have. Whether you stay in a single place for three days or … Read more
For minimalists that prefer “carry-on only” travel, the Patagonia MLC 45L travel bags are excellent options for weekend adventures, business trips, or months of world travel. In this Patagonia MLC review, you’ll discover my experience testing the Patagonia MLC 45L travel pack on a 3-month backpacking trip through Southeast Asia and loved it. The Patagonia … Read more
In early 2017, I was lucky enough to be laid off from my job, have several key relationships in my life fall apart, and end up in a very short “life lull” that left me questioning what I wanted my life to be. Those events and that period are some of the best things that … Read more
The GORUCK Cross Trainer shoe is one of the best all-around performing shoes I’ve tested, especially for adventurous travel and daily wear if you only want one pair of shoes. The following is a review of my time testing and abusing these shoes, my thoughts on these shoes for travel and hard use fitness, and … Read more
Since the 1970s, travelers and backpackers have used guidebooks, like Lonely Planet and Frommers, as their maps and mentors for exploring the world – filled with itineraries, cities, histories, and stories that incited backpacking around the world and dictated the most popular destinations. The Banana Pancake Trail | The Gringo Trail | The Balkan Walk … Read more
As much as I hate to admit it, the perfect men’s travel shirt doesn’t exist. You might find comfortable travel shirts that look good – but those same “perfect travel shirts” may be too delicate to adventure hard in, dry too slowly, and get destroyed when you drop it off at a Southeast Asian laundry … Read more
In the new remake of the movie Point Break “the Ozaki 8” is a challenge posed to the adventure sports world for honor and the pursuit of adventure. The Ozaki eight extreme sports “ordeals” are intended to honor the elements and forces of nature while testing the abilities of “poly-athletes”. Ono Ozaki, the creator of … Read more