May 15, 2013 in Destination Guides, Hiking, Trekking, Walking, Nature, USA
“I changed my mind about tomorrow,” he said. “I think we should just do this one again.” I was a little bit taken aback. We go hiking together a lot and returning the same way we came is practically against his religion. And now here we were in Silver Falls State Park with miles of unexplored [...]
April 26, 2013 in Cultural Exploration, Destination Guides, Mexico, Sightseeing
My mind was being assaulted with unexpected visions of devil masks and Picasso pictures; flashbacks of peyote-induced yarn paintings. My friend and I were completing our second day in Zacatecas and we were both suffering severe cases of PMED – Post Museum Euphoria Disorder. Like the city where I live, Zacatecas is one of Mexico’s [...]
April 5, 2013 in Budget Travel, Israel
My worst night in a hostel happened over twenty years ago. I’ve done a lot of traveling since then. To maintain a record for that long you have to go beyond the standard dorm-room annoyances. Beyond snoring and body odor. Beyond bad breath and bed bugs. I’m talking big leagues. I’m talking vomit. The place [...]
March 15, 2013 in Budget Travel, Gear Spotlight, Travel Resources, Travel Tips
Travel gear has certainly come along way. However, I sometimes find that the best things come in humble packages. Some of my most useful pieces of travel gear are even homemade. iPod Holder My dear friend Cindy knitted this for me. The one time I wasn’t using it my iPod fell in a toilet, so [...]
February 17, 2013 in Destination Guides, Scuba & Snorkel, Sightseeing, USA
Pu’uhonua o Hōnaunau – Place of Refuge You have committed an infraction against ancient Hawaiian law. The system of justice is simple and efficient. You are sentenced to death. Since you live on an island, there is no chance of escape. Or is there? All you need to do is reach Pu’uhonua o Hōnaunau, the Place [...]
February 4, 2013 in Gear Spotlight, How To, Travel Resources, Travel Tips
“Wow, that’s impressive,” the other traveler said, admiring my daypack as I boarded the bus to Orange Walk. “Of course, a lot of my stuff is diving gear.” “I’ve got a mask and snorkel in there,” I replied. Admittedly, I was pleased by the complement. Packing light was a skill I’d been cultivating for years. [...]
by Elmer Cruz
January 23, 2013 in Australia, Gear Spotlight, Travel Tips, Travel Writing
As travelers and bloggers, there are tools of the trade we can’t do without. Those I normally travel with are: iPad – for that quick post or immediate social network connection. Just recently bought a logitech keyboard/hardcase for it and it functions pretty much like a netbook, allowing me to use all my Apple keyboard [...]
by WYNNA
January 18, 2013 in Asia, Hong Kong, Travel Tips
It was a long-time dream of mine to travel outside of the country. And just last December, I had my dream come true; I got myself a round trip ticket to “Asia’s World City” – Hong Kong. It all started with a spur of the moment invitation from one of my college friends. She saw [...]
by Michael Falk
January 17, 2013 in Personal Growth and Travel, Travel Resources, Travel Writing
Recently a review is up for Gear Up and Play which includes myself, Jenny, Wynna and Elmer as well as anyone who has graciously put time and effort into the site. Many just stop by and offer a blog post and we become friends. There are many great travelers out there, bloggers, and people in the travel [...]
January 7, 2013 in How To, Travel Tips
I’ve sometimes heard travelers brag about not using a guide book. Not me. As a woman traveling alone, my guide book gives me a sense of confidence and security. It allows me to revel in anticipation before the trip starts, leads me to other travelers who will tell me of places that are not in [...]
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